Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 60 percent rating for acne was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition increased in severity prior to February 16, 2007.

The Board has remanded several claims, including the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and his service connection claims for low back disability, sleep apnea disability, and bilateral foot fungus disability. The AOJ must schedule new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on GERD, right shoulder disability, and seborrheic dermatitis have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claims by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's 60 percent rating for chronic scalp folliculitis is restored, as the condition continues to meet the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for onychomycosis and bilateral tinea pedis are remanded due to the need for a contemporaneous VA examination.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for the appellant's low back disability, granted a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, and denied ratings for other conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin condition other than tinea cruris is not related to his active service and denied the claim.

The Board found that the withholding of drill pay and termination of benefits for training days in fiscal years 2009 through 2012 was proper, as it did not violate the prohibition on concurrent receipt of active service pay and VA disability compensation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for vocal mucosa and allergic dermatitis have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for COPD and angina/coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification regarding the Veteran's use of topical medications, including corticosteroids, and their impact on his service-connected tinea corporis (ringworm).

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of dermatophytosis, service connection for left knee condition, and service connection for lumbar condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and tinea corporis are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the old criteria. The new criteria do not provide a higher rating.,No new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left shoulder disability. The Veteran's previous claims were denied due to lack of additional disability resulting from VA treatment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding the type and frequency of treatment received, as well as a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to the record. The appellant is requested to waive his right for review by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae have worsened since his last examination, warranting a new VA examination to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar degenerative disc disease, bilateral fingers and feet atopic dermatitis, and bilateral elbows and knees vitiligo due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examinations.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is granted as service connected. The Veteran's dermatitis and right foot disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Appellant's withdrawal of her appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical examinations. Issues include service connection for right ear hearing loss, increased rating for tinea versicolor with neurodermatitis, a higher rating for PTSD, and an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an addendum opinion regarding her service-connected polycystic ovary syndrome.