Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash is granted, and the issue of service connection for sinusitis is remanded.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability is rated at 40 percent, effective from March 8, 2017. The rating for tinea versicolor prior to August 13, 2018 remains denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for irritable bowel syndrome, tinea pedis, TBI, dementia, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, respiratory ailment/breathing problems, periodontal condition, and hearing loss. The AOJ is instructed to request development from JSRRC to corroborate the Veteran's reports of deployment with the 602nd Tactical Air Control Center Squadron in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the claims for tuberculosis, left ankle disability, cervical spine disability, and chronic cysts (including tinea versicolor) due to new evidence received after the November 2017 SOC.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cardiac arrhythmia was reopened, but claims for other conditions were denied. Service connection for right elbow disorder, left ankle disorder, and insomnia were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder has been reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for his low back disorder, but the claims for left knee and right ankle disorders have been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, a psychiatric disorder (specifically PTSD), and sleep apnea due to potential service connection based on new evidence. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is not compensable as it does not affect at least 5% of his entire body or exposed areas, and no systemic therapy is required.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional medical clarification and examination. The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded because of conflicting evidence regarding his reported stressors. His hypertension, hearing loss, peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and GERD claims are also remanded as there are insufficient post-service records or medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for stasis dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during his active duty in Vietnam and is not related to his service-connected diabetes.

The claim of service connection for tinea versicolor is reopened. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a skin disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities make him unemployable, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective from March 23, 2007.

The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations for GERD and left knee disabilities is remanded due to clear notice deficiencies, lack of VA examinations, and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pseudofolliculitis and a right-hand condition are granted. The claim for diabetes is denied, as the evidence does not support a link to service. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of fusion of the right wrist remains pending due to lack of ankylosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus and service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and anxiety due to pending development of the claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for asthma, psoriasiform dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of current diagnoses and insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran is entitled to VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to lack of current disability. The case is remanded for further examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's left knee disorder and lower back disorder.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is not rated higher than noncompensable due to the lack of scarring or systemic therapy.

The Board denied service connection for melanoma, degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, prostatitis, and eczematoid dermatitis and xerosis as they were not related to service or due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and psoriasis due to insufficient evidence of verified stressors and potential aggravation by in-service hepatitis. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the claimed stressor, obtain an opinion on the relationship between psoriasis and exposure to CS gas, and address whether psoriasis was caused or aggravated by a service-connected condition.