Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's chloracne, specifically because he claims he was exposed to herbicide agents during service. The Board is requesting that VA attempt to obtain relevant medical records and provide an addendum opinion on whether the chloracne had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for amputation of the tip of the right long finger and dermatophytosis tinea pedis have been denied. The maximum schedular evaluation available for ankylosis of the right long finger is 10 percent, which the Veteran already has. For dermatophytosis tinea pedis, a noncompensable evaluation is assigned as it does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's IBS has been rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's left hydrocele/spermatocele has been rated as noncompensable (no disability) since the appeal period began, and an increased rating is not warranted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for effective dates earlier than June 15, 2015 for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and psoriasis due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development to obtain relevant treatment notes and opinions regarding his claimed conditions, particularly in relation to multi-symptom illness associated with Persian Gulf War service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection for headaches. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PFB and onychomycosis were granted a 30 percent disability rating effective March 30, 2019. The left shoulder disability was granted a 30 percent disability rating effective January 27, 2020. The claim for TDIU was dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea pedis has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for postural tremor compatible with benign essential tremor. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed disability, including whether it is related to active service or secondary to his service-connected skin condition medications. Additionally, the Veteran's service-connected skin condition is also being remanded for an in-person VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for right ankle and PFB disabilities were dismissed because the claims were improperly placed on the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) docket under the legacy appeals process. The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals from this process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and acrochordons (skin tags), as well as benign cysts and painful scars. The remand is due to inadequate examination findings and a potential secondary service connection issue related to diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for dermatitis and GERD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's left leg DVT and varicose veins have been rated at 40 percent since July 24, 2017. The rating is for persistent edema, eczema, and stasis pigmentation in the left leg.

The Veteran's left rotator cuff shoulder disability is related to his service-connected low back disability, and the claim for erectile dysfunction is granted as it is associated with his service-connected low back disability. The claims for PTSD and PFB are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including additional VA treatment records and a June 2019 VA mental disorders examination. The issues include various disability ratings and service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding her claims of service connection for headaches, sleep apnea syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, psoriasis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.,The Board also denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis and erythema annulare (claimed as rash) due to a lack of current disability diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected lichen planus, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis. An addendum opinion is needed from a Dermatologist.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and requires a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic low back pain disability and skin disability. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has not involved more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.