Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence of diabetes mellitus and its effects on peripheral neuropathy in various extremities, as well as skin conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses need to be evaluated for their relation to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's epidermal inclusion cysts and probable chloracne were denied for ratings in excess of the assigned initial ratings prior to August 13, 2018. Effective August 13, 2018, his condition was still not rated higher than 40 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities related to his in-service complaints and treatment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and skin disorder, as well as his requests for increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current diagnoses or service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to inadequate medical rationale in the previous VA examination. The Veteran contends that his condition began during active duty and continues after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that while he served in Vietnam during the regulatory timeframe for herbicide exposure, none of his claimed conditions are listed under the applicable regulation. The Board also found no probative medical nexus opinions linking his current conditions to herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled examinations. The issues of service connection and increased ratings remain on appeal, as does the issue of an effective date for TDIU prior to January 29, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and opinion regarding whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death, specifically focusing on diabetes, heart disorders related to presumed herbicide exposure, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, left knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) due to outstanding records needing to be obtained and examinations being conducted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to obtain recent VA treatment records and conduct current VA examinations regarding his service-connected disabilities. The issues of increased ratings for various conditions are being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left elbow disorder, post-operative residuals of abdominal surgery, and an increased rating for head acne scarring. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.,The Veteran's left elbow disorder is not related to his time in-service, as evidenced by pre-existing conditions noted prior to his entry into service. His post-operative residuals of abdominal surgery are already covered under a separate rating for the painful scar. The acne scarring has resolved and does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder osteoarthritis, right and left foot plantar fasciitis, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.,Service connection was also denied for rhinitis and stomach disability.

The Veteran's psoriasis of the groin area is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not involve more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied a higher initial rating for tinea pedis.

The Veteran's glaucoma and neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities are service-connected.,The Veteran's hypertension, sinusitis, ischemic heart disease, and chloracne are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for PFB. The right knee disability is also granted as secondary to left knee patellofemoral syndrome and osteoarthritis. Other claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The VA examiner was requested to consider the Veteran's in-service chemical exposure, post-service onset of symptoms, and potential risk factors.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral foot disorder, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's eczema rating was restored to 60 percent effective March 1, 2018. TDIU was granted throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating for the entire period on appeal, while his dermatitis/eczema remains rated at 10 percent. The decision does not address service connection theory or exposure basis.