Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis because no new and material evidence was submitted to support the claim.

The Veteran's claim for tinea pedis was granted with an effective date of June 17, 2010.,Effective from April 10, 2007, the Veteran is entitled to service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity.,The Veteran's claim for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,An effective date of March 13, 2015, was granted for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity.,An effective date of March 13, 2015, was denied for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for bladder dysfunction with renal involvement causing voiding dysfunction is dismissed.

The Veteran's skin condition, including seborrheic dermatitis and onychomycosis, is not service-connected. The increased rating claims for left lumbar radiculopathy and PTSD are also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected seborrheic dermatitis involving the face and scalp has involved at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the exposed area affected and less than 5 percent of the entire body, and has not required systemic therapy for treatment. Therefore, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.

The Board has determined that the reduction in rating for eczema from 30 percent to noncompensable was improper and has ordered restoration of the prior 30 percent rating. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his scar and eczema are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not related to his military service.,The Veteran's dermatitis (claimed as a full body rash) is not related to his military service. The VA examiner opined that it was less likely than not caused by or the result of his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including nummular eczema, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The issue of secondary service connection for his skin disorder due to PTSD remains unresolved.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis, tinnitus, refractive error (claimed as bilateral eye disorder), and dermatitis due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, including entitlement to an initial compensable rating and service connection for keloid scarring. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his bilateral ingrown toenails and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition, left knee condition, and increased rating for lumbar spine condition due to non-compliance with previous remand orders.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for contact dermatitis, tinnitus, patellofemoral syndrome (left knee), and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (low back disability) are partially granted. The claim for increased rating for contact dermatitis is denied. The claim for increased rating for tinnitus prior to August 6, 2017, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (low back disability) is dismissed. The claims for increased ratings for patellofemoral syndrome, left knee, and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome (low back disability) are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae and tinea versicolor is granted. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection are remanded.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left and right ankle disabilities, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and sinusitis due to new and material evidence. These issues are being remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded as a VA examination opinion was inadequate.

The Veteran's asthma and TDIU claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his asthma and whether he is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for type II diabetes mellitus, early-onset peripheral neuropathy, and chloracne or other acneform disease consistent with chloracne due to herbicide exposure. The decision is based on the need for additional development regarding whether the Veteran served within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN).

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of PTSD was withdrawn, and his claim for SMC-AA or at housebound rate was denied due to lack of evidence showing he requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to an in-service skin condition. The Veteran had complaints and diagnoses while in service but did not have ongoing symptoms after separation.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either the old or new VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for acne, folliculitis barbae and acne keloids nuchae to include scarring of the face, cheeks, neck and scalp (skin condition) was denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under DC 7813-7806.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, but no more.