Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development. Specifically, his skin disability is related to his active duty service in the Gulf War region.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae as it has been granted and constitutes a full award of the benefit sought.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder (folliculitis and acne), nasal allergies, and diverticular disorder have been granted. The claim for service connection for nasal allergies has been denied due to lack of in-service disease or injury. The claim for service connection for the diverticular disorder has also been denied as there is no nexus between the current disability and service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injuries and current disabilities being related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression due to insufficient medical opinions. The case of service connection for a skin condition (chloracne, rash, allergic/contact dermatitis) is reopened.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition (myocardial infarction) was denied. The initial rating for dermatitis prior to September 19, 2017 was also denied. A rating of 60 percent for dermatitis from September 19, 2017 to November 26, 2019 was granted. However, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis thereafter was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis is not rated higher than noncompensable, and the claim for a TDIU was denied as he did not meet the percentage standards set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency with stasis dermatitis, finding that there is no nexus between his current condition and his in-service burns.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for fracture residuals of the right third metatarsal and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations assessing current disability levels.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are granted as service-connected.,Bilateral pes planus, bilateral valgus deformity, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral subtalar joint dislocation are all granted as secondary to the now-service-connected bilateral pes planus. ,Degenerative joint disease of the feet is also granted as service-connected.,Pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral achilles tendon disability is being remanded as there was no current diagnosis at his last examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a stomach disability is being remanded due to lack of current diagnosis and possible secondary service connection.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a blackout disability is being remanded due to incomplete VA examination results.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims that are also being remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his bilateral hearing loss, unspecified anxiety disorder, and pseudofolliculitis barbae disabilities is being remanded.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for eczematous-type lesions is being remanded due to incomplete development of the claim.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for higher disability ratings for herpes simplex and dyshidrotic eczema prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected folliculitis and back scar were found to not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations, resulting in denial of both claims.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for diabetes type II with tinea cruris is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected right-hand burn residuals, as well as their impact on his occupational and daily functioning. The claims are not about service connection but rather about rating determinations.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for hidradenitis suppurativa with residual scarring, finding that the Veteran's condition met a rating of 30 percent based on total affected area less than 929 square centimeters.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluations for right foot hallux valgus and left foot hallux valgus were denied. An initial evaluation of 10 percent was granted for headaches, but the Veteran's dermatitis claim remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus (diabetes), and folliculitis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and service or any service-connected disability.