Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for gastric cancer and liver cancer, both linked to herbicide agent exposure. The cause of the Veteran's death is also considered service-connected due to his gastric cancer. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss, arrhythmia, high cholesterol, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression), and chloracne.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the submission of new medical evidence since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The issues include service connection for various foot, ankle, back, wrist, skin, and shoulder conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the Veteran's record, and the AOJ needs to review this additional evidence before making further decisions on the service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his skin condition and right ankle scar was denied. The Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of 60 percent for his psoriasis with dermatitis and urticaria, nor does he qualify for a compensable rating for the associated right ankle scar prior to February 28, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his scar on the lip is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) prior to August 22, 2019, and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for chemical dermatitis due to a lack of specific information regarding the extent and frequency of flare-ups. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's acne is rated at a 10 percent evaluation, the maximum allowed under DC 7828.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin rashes, including seborrheic keratosis and follicular dermatitis, finding that there was no evidence to support a relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's skin disability (tinea cruris) is granted a 30 percent evaluation from August 19, 2016. The Veteran's tongue disability (geographic tongue) does not meet the criteria for an extraschedular evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his left knee injury, currently rated at 20 percent, is denied. The issue of service connection for tinea (diagnosed as dermatitis bilateral lower extremities and tinea cruris), to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, is remanded.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar DDD and DJD, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are all granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA and/or private treatment records, and acquiring medical opinions regarding service connection for dermatitis and urticaria, as well as compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for MRSA sternal wound infection.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as they were incurred or related to noise exposure during active duty service.,Service connection for acne rosacea is denied because the condition was not caused by service, but rather due to long-term sun exposure after separation from service.,Service connection for Bowen's Disease (Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ) of the Forehead is granted as it was incurred during active duty service and related to extensive diving without headgear.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder other than eczema, including seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic keratosis, as not related to his period of service or ionizing radiation exposure.

The Veteran's left knee osteoarthritis is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion and no more, but a separate 10 percent rating has been granted for instability/subluxation. The Veteran's eczematous dermatitis remains rated at 10 percent.,Additional VA examination is needed to determine if psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis should be considered as part of the service-connected skin disorder or separately.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, a respiratory condition (including COPD), and contact dermatitis due to lack of evidence establishing a causal relationship between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot skin disorder, finding it at least as likely as not incurred in service. The issues of pes planus, plantar heel spurs, hammertoe deformity, and dermatitis are not within the Board's jurisdiction due to lack of proper filing.