Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for seborrheic dermatitis was denied, and the effective date for TDIU was also denied. The Board found that a higher rating for seborrheic dermatitis prior to May 2018 is not warranted, and since May 7, 2018, it is rated at 60 percent. The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for TDIU before November 5, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for psoriasis is remanded.

The Veteran's eczema/dermatitis is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if systemic therapy for bronchitis/allergies can be considered as constant or near-constant systemic therapy for his eczema/dermatitis.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, finding that his service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death. The evidence showed no severe cardiac symptoms or episodes prior to death and the autopsy and death certificates indicated pulmonary complications as the immediate cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for tuberculosis, lumbosacral strain, a skin condition affecting the entire body, and PTSD/Depressive Disorder have been granted. The claim for service connection for tuberculosis was reopened due to new evidence showing exposure during service. Service connection is established for lumbosacral strain and a skin disorder affecting the entire body. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and depressive disorder were also reopened.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals for service connection on multiple conditions, including enlarged prostate, skin lesions of the hands, bilateral nipple condition, skin lesions of the nose, eczema of the legs, tremors and shaking of the left side of body, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depression.

The Veteran's psoriasis has been rated at 60% since February 4, 2015. The duodenal ulcer rating remains at 30%. An earlier effective date for the psoriasis is denied.,The Veteran's duodenal ulcer does not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal includes issues for increased ratings for bipolar disorder, bilateral oophorectomy, Hepatitis C, and psoriasis. The Board has determined that these matters are remanded to obtain outstanding private treatment records from Dr. F.S., Dr. K.H., and the Veteran’s private primary care provider.

The Veteran's skin condition, specifically mycosis fungoides (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), is rated at 100% since February 15, 2011. His fatty liver disease has been newly established through reopening of the claim.,Service connection for a liver condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis/allergic rhinitis and an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) are both denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as his need for assistance stems primarily from his non-service-connected cyclical vomiting syndrome.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations of various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The right shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety), and multiple sclerosis claims are still pending.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for Hepatitis C and a skin disability due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety has been granted a 50 percent rating.,Seasonal allergic rhinitis is not compensable under the applicable rating criteria.,Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral radiculopathy of the left and right sciatic nerves have all been granted.,Service connection for eczema has been granted.,Service connection for headaches has been granted.,Left ankle injury with residual small bony fragment of the left os navicularis has been granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, folliculitis scars on the face, irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, and bronchitis have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for paresthesia in the right foot and toes is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder chronic pain is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, and hypertension. Service connection was not granted for dermatitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's chloracne and other skin conditions, specifically whether they are related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), finding that the condition does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent under either pre-August 2018 or post-August 2018 VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for colitis and seborrheic dermatitis, as these conditions may be related to exposure in Southwest Asia. The VA needs to schedule appropriate examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

A 30 percent rating for migraines is granted from July 7, 2015 to March 5, 2019. A higher rating for migraines is denied.,A 30 percent disability rating for acne is granted effective March 5, 2019. The Veteran's acne was rated as superficial prior to this date.