Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the proper procedures were not followed in determining whether the Veteran is eligible for S-DVI due to his nonservice-connected conditions. The matter must be remanded to ensure compliance with all procedural requirements set forth in the M29-1, including obtaining Attending Physician's Statements (APSs) where required and ensuring that the severity of the nonservice-connected disabilities considered to be disqualifying is accurately considered.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding of service connection.,The Veteran's claims for left knee disability, bilateral pes planus, and sleep apnea are remanded to obtain additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and he is now entitled to a rating of 10 percent for his service-connected neck scar. His claims for left and right knee disorders, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and radiculopathy due to thoracolumbar disorder are all granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and service connection due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran is required to undergo examinations to determine the current severity of his right wrist, eczematoid dermatitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, PTSD, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and left wrist conditions.

The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for a skin disability of the left palm is granted. The claim for a 20 percent rating for hemorrhoids is granted, but his claim for service connection for a skin disability of the palms is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence received after the June 2019 statement of the case.

The Board denied service connection for PFB as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, and the Veteran's claim was not credible.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for acne with residual scars is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration.

The Veteran's complex regional pain syndrome right upper extremity type 2, claimed as right hand injury, results in severe incomplete neurological impairment and is granted a 50% disability evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip bursitis with limitation in flexion, thigh impairment, and extension have been denied as the evidence does not show that these conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left hip bursitis with thigh impairment has also been denied due to lack of limitation in abduction, adduction, or rotation.

The Veteran's skin disabilities are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or a link to his military service. The Board found that the conditions are more likely related to post-service sun exposure and other environmental factors.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, tonsillitis, and tinea pedis have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for fatigue has also been denied because it is considered a symptom of an underlying condition (depression, anemia, or sleep apnea).

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis. The Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and migraines are remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's skin rashes, including seborrheic keratosis and follicular dermatitis, are remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate VA opinions regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral pes planus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are all being reviewed to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's tinea pedis with tinea corporis is granted a 10% rating, effective from June 5, 2017. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss remains on appeal and requires further examination.

The Veteran's skin disability, service-connected tinea cruris, is rated as non-compensable. The Board has determined that a more contemporaneous VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and the reopening of a tinnitus claim. The tobacco use disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence it is related to active service other than in-service cigarette smoking.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for a skin disability, including acne and rhinophyma, as the appellant requested withdrawal prior to the decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for PTSD. The remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, chronic sinusitis, and acne are remanded.