Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and related issues. The case is remanded to obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship of these conditions to exposure to environmental toxins during service.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar strain, headaches, left knee disability, and left elbow disability. Service connection is also granted on an aggravation basis for acne (preexisting condition) and groin rash. The Veteran's athlete’s foot and eczema claims are denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his skin disorder (claimed as seborrheic dermatitis) was denied in April 2019. The Veteran submitted a supplemental claim in May 2019, which resulted in a 60% rating effective May 14, 2019. However, the Veteran did not file a notice of disagreement with the October 2019 rating decision, so his appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus, prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment beginning November 5, 2018. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for high cholesterol has been withdrawn and dismissed.,The claim for an earlier effective date for CAD is denied as the earliest available effective date is October 4, 2011.,Celiac disease was not related to service.,Uncontrollable shaking of the head (benign essential tremors) was not related to service.,Peripheral neuropathy and allergic dermatitis were not related to service or presumed herbicide exposure.,Service connection for allergic dermatitis is denied as there is no evidence of a malignant tumor of the skin.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for atopic dermatitis is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination and clarification of treatment details.

The Veteran's acne has worsened since her last VA examination, and a new examination is needed to determine the current severity of her disability. The Veteran may be eligible for a higher rating based on systemic therapy if any of her treatments are considered such.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was reopened, and she is now granted. However, her initial compensable disability rating for her skin condition (psoriasis and eczema) from January 3, 2015 to August 20, 2019, remains denied.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine if the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is related to his military service. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination and additional records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his right wrist condition, back injury, ankle condition, knee conditions, and Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions regarding etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the claims due to insufficient information about the Veteran's periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The VA needs to verify these periods and determine if they are related to her current conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fungal infection of the feet/toes and skin disability (to include chloracne) have been denied. The appeals for increased ratings for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, tinea cruris, atrial fibrillation, PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and peripheral neuropathy are either denied or granted but subject to specific conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability. The case is remanded for further development, including an examination by a dermatologist.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating for tinea pedis with peeling and redness involving the hands, feet, and groin area, with nail changes.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for ischemic heart disease, chloracne, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are also remanded due to a lack of effective date prior to November 17, 2010.

The Veteran's PFB is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied both his request for an increased rating and his claim for TDIU benefits due to PFB.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sickle cell trait with bleeding and migraines, sleep apnea (Gulf War exposure), erectile dysfunction (secondary to hernia and medications), degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, allergic rhinitis, and inguinal hernia. The Veteran is also requested to provide a DRO hearing.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's psoriasis and diabetes mellitus, type II, are related to his exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminants. The VA needs to obtain an additional opinion from a medical expert to determine if these conditions are directly related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and folliculitis of the scalp and neck were denied. The claim for a separate 30 percent rating for folliculitis from January 11, 2017, was granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased rating for eczema of the hands and feet were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the conditions to service, and the current ratings are appropriate based on the severity of the skin condition.