Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, Gulf War Syndrome (to include psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and unexplained aches and pains), PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is denied.,The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's eczema is rated at 60 percent, adjustment disorder with depressed mood is partially granted to 70 percent and a separate rating of 10 percent for right knee instability is granted. The initial rating for the right knee disability (claimed as insomnia and night sweats) remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and PTSD, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The dermatitis, sinusitis, diabetes, and hypertension claims are denied.

The Veteran's skin conditions (seborrheic keratosis and eczema) are being remanded for clarification of the etiology. The eye condition claims are also being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the service-connected diabetes mellitus and the Veteran's eye conditions.

The Veteran's psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis have been rated at 60 percent since July 13, 2004. The Board found that the Veteran has required constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids for his skin disability throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating of genital herpes, as well as the issues regarding lumbar spine disability with radiculopathy, bilateral tinea pedis, and tinea cruris. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to assess his current disabilities.

The Veteran's use of benzoyl peroxide for his service-connected skin conditions caused irreparable damage to his clothing, specifically the shirt collars. The Board granted a clothing allowance for the 2018 calendar year due to this damage.

The Veteran's PFB affects less than 5% of his body and requires topical treatment, which does not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs. The Board denied an increased rating for the disability.

The Veteran's skin disability, including dermatitis or eczema, chloracne, acne, and acne-like lesions, is attributable to service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's skin disorder on the feet, including tinea pedis and onychomycosis, is granted as service connected. The Board found that symptoms of the current condition had their onset during active duty service.

The Veteran's right hand condition, including the ring finger, fibromyalgia (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), migraine headaches, back disorder, folliculitis and acne, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected.

The appeal of the service connection claim for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is dismissed. The Veteran's service connection claim for tinea pedis is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of hepatitis C and tuberculosis were denied in prior rating decisions. New evidence has reopened these claims, but the claims are still denied as there is no current disability related to these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for a skin disorder of the penis, to include dermatitis and a fungal disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and low back disability, have rendered him unemployable as of September 5, 2013. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to service.,Service connection for swelling of the left testicle was denied due to lack of documented pathology and continuity of symptomatology.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not granted service connection as they did not manifest within the applicable presumptive period and there is no evidence linking them to in-service noise exposure or other events.,Service connection for eczematous dermatitis was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis related to service, including fuel exposure during service.,Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was granted a 20% rating as it meets the criteria under Diagnostic Code 5242.,Increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was not granted as there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis.

The Veteran is granted a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective June 26, 2006 due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was diagnosed in service and has continued since then. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several service-connected conditions have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding these issues.

The Board has dismissed the issues of service connection for a lung disability, ulcerative colitis, and erectile dysfunction. The remaining issues have been remanded: service connection for vertigo, TMJ and lockjaw (secondary to anxiety disorder), an initial rating higher than 30 percent for an anxiety disorder, and service connection for testicular pain.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for chloracne as there was no justiciable case or controversy.