Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal of reducing her acne with scarring of the face and neck disability rating from 30 percent to zero percent is dismissed because it was only a proposed reduction, not an official decision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected dermatitis with hidradenitis suppurativa, including any impact on her scalp and ankle conditions. The examiner should also consider whether her skin disabilities result in disfigurement or scars.

The Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis has been granted. The rating for PFB remains at 10 percent, and the rating for hypertension is denied.

The Veteran's moles on the back were resolved during service and removed. The right mandibular deviation with TMJ has also been resolved, as has his contact dermatitis.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as there are no current disabilities or evidence of their onset in service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluation for tinea pedis and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling for right knee strain were denied as the Veteran failed to respond to requests from VA to schedule him for examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema/rash/hives with itchy scalp and esophagus problems have been reopened. The Board has remanded the cases to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to in-service herbicide exposure or service-connected dermatomyositis.

The Veteran's service-connected psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not cover more than 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas, nor does he require constant systemic therapy.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities are permanently disabling and to determine his eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35.

The Board dismissed the appeals of proposed reductions in ratings for acne and generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia as no final rating decision had been issued.

The Board denied an extraschedular evaluation for chronic bilateral lower extremity dermatitis since March 1, 2013. The evidence did not support a finding that the disability caused impairment of earning capacity beyond the ratings currently in effect.

The Veteran's tinea cruris and intertrigo are not service-connected as they did not have their onset in service or due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's onychomycosis is not service-connected as it did not have its onset in service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot cold injury residuals (numbness) and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral tinea pedis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted. The claim for service connection for dermatitis, due to exposures associated with Southwest Asia service, is denied. The claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for radiation dermatitis needs to be further evaluated due to procedural errors and lack of recent medical evidence.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted as service connected. The right foot and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination.

Your claim for service connection for psoriasis arthritis has been granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to address.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, and the Board finds that his current erectile dysfunction is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension. The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no probative medical evidence linking the current diagnoses to service. The Veteran's lay statements were considered but not sufficient to establish a nexus.

The Veteran's disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was reduced from 60% to 10%, effective September 1, 2014. The Board has restored the 60% rating, effective May 13, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being associated with his case. The RO must review this new evidence and determine if updated VA examinations or additional development are necessary for any of the disabilities on appeal.