Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's skin disability, including cellulitis and acne of the face, groin, and forearms, is not service connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his Vietnam-era herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, pseudofolliculitis, and residuals of orchitis (claimed as due to mumps) because the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of dry eye due to withdrawal. The claims for compensable ratings for seborrheic dermatitis, plantar warts, and PTSD are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for left shoulder tendonitis due to overuse injury from working in the mailroom. The increased rating claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also being remanded.

The Veteran's fuel oil heating system was replaced due to its production of airborne irritants that aggravated his service-connected restrictive lung disease. The Board found the replacement necessary and granted HISA benefits for this modification.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected dyshidrotic eczema and major depressive disorder were denied as the Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for psoriasis prior to August 7, 2018, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter; as well as his claims for scars associated with psoriasis from August 7, 2018. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records and a VA medical opinion regarding the severity and manifestation of his service-connected skin disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 as his tinea pedis was not caused by VA care, medical or surgical treatment.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable initial rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, service connection for right hamstring disorder, and service connection for right big toe disability are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left leg RSD, right peroneal nerve RSD, migraine headaches, and a skin disability. The Veteran will need new examinations for her RSD and migraine headaches, and a VA examination for her skin disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right ankle sprain was denied, and he received a 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The decision does not address service connection issues.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent from May 15, 2013 to June 17, 2014. The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes are denied for higher ratings.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is reopened and granted.,Service connection for a skin condition, including folliculitis, is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's left foot disability, including dermatitis and residuals of a fracture, is related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right wrist and bilateral knee disorders have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for her left ring finger disability has been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right thumb disorder, right index finger disorder, low back disorder, and right great toe and foot disorder have been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of dermatitis has been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a headache disorder secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis has been remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a brace used for his service-connected back disability and topical medication used for his service-connected eczema in 2018, as there was no evidence that these items caused significant damage to his clothes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PFB, right great toe injury with residual scar, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left hip disorder, and right hip disorder may have increased in severity since the last VA examinations. Therefore, a remand is necessary to schedule the Veteran for contemporaneous VA examinations to assess his current disability levels.

The Veteran's spider veins of the lower extremities are found to have had their onset during active duty and service connection is granted.,There is no current evidence of a scalp disorder, including seborrheic dermatitis. Service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for a headache disorder is denied as there is no link between the Veteran's current headaches and her active duty.,The Veteran has not been diagnosed with an ear disorder at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to issues related to his need for aid and attendance of another person as a result of service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury. The specific conditions include PTSD, CAD, tinnitus, and hearing loss in both ears.