Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for dermatomycosis tinea, gastroenteritis, TBI, bilateral pes planus, a left ankle condition, and a left knee disability. The application to reopen the claim of service connection for headaches is also granted.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied, and an initial 10 percent disability rating for acne is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, heart disability, and acne due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Vietnam. The VA is instructed to schedule the Veteran for appropriate examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating and TDIU due to incomplete development of evidence, including a need for further examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and initial ratings for sleep apnea, eczema, and migraine headaches have been remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The AOJ will review this evidence in the first instance.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for a back disability and tinea versicolor have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's acne with pigmented papules on the neck and face, along with PFB, was rated at 10 percent prior to October 31, 2011. The Board denied a higher rating as there was no evidence of disfigurement or deep acne.

The Veteran's GERD with IBS and acne have been consistently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of severe impairment or symptoms.,The Veteran's cubital tunnel syndrome in both upper extremities has also been consistently rated at 10 percent. The Veteran requests higher ratings.

Service connection granted for tinnitus. Service connection denied for right ear hearing loss, insomnia, left knee disability, right knee disability, acne, and neck disability.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to the claimed disabilities except for a history of folliculitis (acne) during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of response from the Veteran and an incomplete examination. The Veteran's skin disability will need further evaluation, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled examinations. The claims include initial compensable ratings, service connection, and a claim for blurry vision with dizziness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to outstanding SSA records and the need for a VA examination regarding her generalized joint pain disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine if he has additional hand impairment due to his service-connected eczema, and whether a separate rating for this should be granted.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for service connection for a skin disability, claimed as sebaceous cysts of the waist, thighs, and buttocks is granted. The Board has also remanded his claims for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, claimed as chronic diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated as noncompensable, and the Board denied an increased evaluation for this condition.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) on both a schedular and an extraschedular basis from throughout the period of appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since December 12, 2015. The Board has granted the TDIU claim effective that date.

The appeals seeking increased ratings for tinea versicolor from August 30, 2002 to August 25, 2003 and May 16, 2018 were denied. The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to withdrawal of his claims by the attorney.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and tinea versicolor have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.