Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed chloracne, which is presumed to be related to exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his current skin conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, acne vulgaris, cervical spine disability, left ankle disability, low back disability, radiculopathy, and obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, as well as a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for PFB, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bilateral Shin Splints, Left Finger Disability, Right Elbow Disability, and Right Shoulder Disability. The decision remains pending on the merits.

The Board has determined that VA examinations and VA addendum opinions are warranted prior to appellate review for the Veteran's skin disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, left knee disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, and left ankle disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a disability of the feet and/or legs, including tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) and residuals of frostbite. The Board also denied service connection for a respiratory/lung disability due to asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an epileptic seizure disability and a skin disorder other than his service-connected tinea pedis and onychomycosis due to lack of examination and insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need to verify his military service. The claims will be reconsidered with additional medical evidence.

Service connection is granted for skin disorders of the right and left feet. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema, skin cancer/rashes, and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,Service connection is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence/aggravation. The Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and a left leg disability.

The Veteran's PFB rating was restored from November 3, 2017.,An increased rating for PFB is denied.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is denied due to it being a congenital defect.

The Board denied increased ratings for acne vulgaris, tendonitis of the right wrist, and allergic rhinitis as there was no evidence to support a higher rating based on current symptoms or medical findings.

The Veteran's thalassemia trait, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are all service-connected. However, a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied for each condition except tinea versicolor which receives a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's skin disorders, specifically seborrheic keratosis and dermatitis. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, lung disorder, chloracne, and heart arrhythmia with pacemaker due to exposure to herbicides. The RO must determine if the Veteran served in the National Guard at Fort Chaffee from May 27, 1967, to June 10, 1967, and obtain any outstanding VA treatment records for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's medical records and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA and/or private treatment records, schedule the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination(s) to determine his need for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or on being housebound due to his service-connected disabilities, and address whether he meets the criteria for special monthly compensation.