Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including neurodermatitis and PTSD, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for bilateral hearing loss or tinnitus. The Appellant's periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA do not show any complaints, treatment, or diagnosis related to these conditions.,For the skin disorder, chronic rhinitis, and sinusitis claims, new opinions are needed as the VA examinations did not differentiate between ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods.

The Veteran's initial claim for tinea pedis was denied as the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating from April 28, 2009 to September 11, 2014.,A higher rating of 30 percent was also denied for tinea pedis from September 12, 2014 to January 23, 2019 due to the lack of evidence showing more than 40% body or exposed area affected by the condition.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating after January 24, 2019 was also denied as there was no evidence meeting the criteria for such a rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a TDIU, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's hypertension is not rated higher than 10 percent. The skin disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and bilateral foot disorders are all remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, tinea pedis, and hemorrhoids on a direct basis. The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service or within the applicable presumptive period, did not manifest to a compensable degree within a presumptive period, and was not noted in service with attributable continuity of symptomatology.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back disorder, neck disorder, and bilateral tinea pedis. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining clarification of the Veteran's SSA compensation award and scheduling an updated VA diabetes examination to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been partially granted, with some issues being granted while others were denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are not specified.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral tinea pedis, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claim for service connection of the right ankle disability is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's skin conditions, including skin cancer, are related to his military service and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and herbicide agents. The examiner should provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s skin condition is due to these exposures.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis were granted a 60 percent rating effective September 2, 2010, based on the need for systemic therapy.

The Veteran's psoriasis is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, thus granting service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, resulting in denial of service connection.,The Veteran's migraines are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, leading to the grant of service connection for this condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic retinopathy, and psoriasis. The Veteran withdrew his appeal for these issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and hammertoes and degenerative arthritis of the right foot, finding that new evidence did not establish a link to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) as there was no evidence of a compensable disability due to his service-connected PFB.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin disorder was received on April 27, 2011. The Board has determined that an effective date prior to April 27, 2011 is not warranted as the claim was not filed within one year of separation from service and no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and denied service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, chloracne, and skin rashes. The claim was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, but the Board found that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and thus denied the claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and rating due to insufficient previous examinations.