Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for chest pains, dermatitis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and asthma. The Veteran's claims were not addressed under the presumption of service connection for undiagnosed illnesses due to his service in the Gulf War.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, and for obtaining additional medical opinions on the etiology of his sleep apnea. The other claims have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic skin problems, peripheral neuropathy, and basal cell carcinoma (claimed as a skin condition) has been granted. The claims for peripheral neuropathy and basal cell carcinoma are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of his claims.

The Board has restored a 60 percent disability rating for seborrheic dermatitis chest/face, finding that the reduction from 60% to 10% was not proper due to lack of improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has remanded two issues: the bilateral ankle condition claim due to insufficient rationale in the VA examination, and the digestive system disorder claim due to lack of a nexus between the claimed condition and active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claims of service connection for tinea pedis and a body rash are remanded due to insufficient evidence on record. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis of the face, neck, scalp, and arms is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has ordered a remand to assess whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding seborrheic dermatitis and its relation to service, particularly combat service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain missing VA and private treatment records, as well as to schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations. The claims will be readjudicated based on this new evidence.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for nummular eczema and left lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The Veteran was granted a higher evaluation of 20 percent for his left lower extremity radiculopathy beginning on November 14, 2016.

Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and thoracolumbar spine disability (back disability) are remanded.

The Veteran's eczema is now rated at 30% from December 2, 2019.,For the period from March 31, 2011 to December 1, 2019, her eczema was not rated higher than 0%

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this matter.

The Board has dismissed appeals regarding PTSD, acne with facial scarring, and painful scars of the face. The lung disorder appeal is remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee strain, left ankle sprain, tinea pedis, hearing loss, and dry eye syndrome. The AOJ must consider new evidence before making a decision.

The Veteran's dermatitis is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current VA guidelines. The condition affects less than 5% of his total body area and no more than 40% of exposed areas.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for vitiligo, sleep apnea, hypertension, bilateral plantar fasciitis, TMJ syndrome, right forearm laceration scar, Bechet's disease with intermittent flares of iritis, acne, mouth ulcers, and joint pain are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's initial evaluations for left ring finger fracture and left little finger fracture are also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and heart disability. The skin condition (previously characterized as chloracne) is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, heart disability, or skin condition.