Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is required before appellate review for the issues of entitlement to service connection for various cardiovascular conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory disorder (claimed asthma), urinary disorder, and low back disorder. These matters are REMANDED.,The Veteran's claims for severance of service connection for dyshidrotic eczema were also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's skin conditions are related to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for alopecia of the scalp is denied, and his initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a stroke is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach rash (also claimed as nummular dermatitis) has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his skin condition is related to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a skin condition other than pseudofolliculitis, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a relationship with in-service events or diseases.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including folliculitis, seborrheic keratosis, eczema, melanocytic nevus, and actinic keratosis, was denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to an injury, event, or disease in service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and a rating for tinea versicolor. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records from 1977 to 2014.

The Veteran's VR&E benefits are remanded due to his current employment issues and the need for a new vocational rehabilitation assessment considering his service-connected disabilities. The AOJ is also instructed to obtain any outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the evidentiary development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for skin conditions and left foot conditions, including as secondary to a right foot disability, is not complete. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was denied.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances are denied as the evidence does not show that his service-connected athlete’s foot condition causes irreparable damage to his outer garments.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The effective date for tinnitus service connection is denied as there was no prior claim on a standard form prescribed by the Secretary. A rating of 70 percent for recurrent major depressive disorder with alcohol/drug use disorder from October 6, 2015 but not earlier is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis. The Veteran's sinusitis is granted with a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence on file, and requests that VA examinations be conducted by specialists to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and the need for an independent living evaluation. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and acne.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his skin disorder prior to February 8, 2007 was granted. The Board also remanded the claims for service connection for right hand/arm CTS and left arm disability as well as the extra-schedular ratings for both skin and low back disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination. The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis condition needs further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of various conditions were denied. The Board found no current disabilities for the claimed right thigh, hip, PFB, flank, CFS, sleep apnea, and hypertension disorders.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and allergic rhinosinusitis were not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,High cholesterol was deemed not a ratable disability for VA compensation purposes.,Service connection for a back disability, bilateral leg disability, BPH, hearing loss, tinnitus, rash on legs and buttocks, and hypertension could not be established due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or within one year post-service.,However, the Veteran's insomnia was found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim due to the need for a current examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as the need to determine the severity of his service-connected dermatitis of the bilateral feet.