Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective July 15, 2013. The decision states that the predominant disability is superficial acne covering less than 40% of the face and neck.

The Veteran's intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements is granted as an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for nummular dermatitis is granted.,Service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for inguinal hernia, to include as secondary to intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraine headaches, and dermatitis were originally denied. New evidence was submitted after the final denial that supports her claim of service connection for these conditions. The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, general anxiety disorder, and depression, but denied service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings on appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injuries to his upper and lower extremities, as well as chloracne. The effective dates for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral femoral nerve have been granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's gynecological disorder, including uterine fibroids and postoperative residuals of a total hysterectomy, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for anemia is granted. The condition was first diagnosed during the Veteran’s active duty (ACDUTRA).,Tinnitus is denied as not related to military service or inservice noise exposure.,Hemorrhoids are denied as unrelated to military service and taking iron pills during service.,Tinea pedis is denied as it first appeared decades after military service and was unrelated to any in-service skin issues.,Skin tags of the left eyelid are denied as they were not related to military service.

The Veteran's malaria is inactive and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran’s bilateral foot condition may have worsened since the last VA examination. An updated VA skin examination should be provided.,The Board has conceded herbicide exposure in service, but remands to obtain a VA opinion on whether hypertension is related to service and/or herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hepatitis claim requires additional information or an examination due to his assertions of potential exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, right-hand dermatitis, and bilateral knee condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for right ear cholesteatoma is also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and prostate blockage, all of which are alleged to be due to exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for a VA examination regarding his arthritic disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for higher initial disability ratings in all three cases, and the Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities was denied as the claim is not warranted under VA regulations.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected.,The claim for tinea cruris of the groin area has been reopened and remains on appeal.,The claims for skin rash of bilateral feet and skin rash of the back have not been reopened.,Service connection for these conditions remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for an eye disorder including glaucoma and cataracts is denied because the conditions are not shown to be related to service. The earliest documented diagnosis was 9 years after separation from service.,The Veteran's claim for a bilateral shoulder disability is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. The only mention in STRs were for pseudofolliculitis barbae, not shoulder issues.,Service connection for a left knee disorder is denied because the Veteran did not have any complaints or treatment for this condition during service and has no current diagnosis.,The claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as there was no mention of this condition in STRs and no current evidence of a disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of frozen feet, residuals of gunshot wound to feet, and tinea pedis have been denied. The claim for pes planus has been granted.,The Veteran’s claim for acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and is currently pending.

The Board has decided to remand both issues on appeal due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence. The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is currently diagnosed, but there is no indication in his service treatment records of reports or treatment for this condition. His spouse reported noticing dryness around his eyes upon his return from service in 2010, which she identified as eczema.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.,Service connection was denied for cervical, low back, and right knee disabilities. The Veteran did not have TBI or a vision problem at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to uncertainty regarding his periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) and a need for further examination.