Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis did not warrant a compensable rating prior to March 9, 2016, and in excess of 10 percent from March 9, 2016, to October 31, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic dermatitis and mycotic toenails due to missing private treatment records, unclear opinions from the VA examiner regarding the relationship of his conditions to service or a service-connected disability, and further clarification on exposure basis.

The Veteran's skin rash to include allergic contact dermatitis with nummular eczema is granted as service connection due to it being an undiagnosed illness during his active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.,The Veteran's severe lower back pain is granted as service connection because he provided competent and credible lay statements supporting an in-service injury, and a private medical opinion supports a nexus between current disability and service.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and hypertension have been denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.,The Veteran's claim for obesity was previously denied and no new and material evidence has been received.

The Veteran's service-connected acne has resulted in scarring of the face and neck that includes some scars over 0.6 centimeters wide, elevated and depressed, with abnormal texture and hypopigmentation. The Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for this condition. However, his claim for a compensable rating for acne of the chest, arms, and back remains pending as it requires further evaluation.

The Veteran's PFB affects less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, and was treated by no more than topical therapy for a duration of less than six weeks during the past 12 months. As such, he is not entitled to an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is requesting that the previously denied claims for service connection be reconsidered as accrued benefits or on a substitution basis. The RO must adjudicate these issues.

The Board denied service connection for dermatitis/eczema of the neck and arms, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, along with other disabilities including hearing loss and ankle sprain, has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, OSA, fibromyalgia, CFS, GERD, and acne, all claimed as secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee condition, lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis, and acne are all being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for her service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome and acne. The issues of secondary service connection for the right knee condition and lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylolisthesis are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis and keratosis may now be more severe than previously assessed, necessitating a new VA examination to determine the current severity of her condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further VA medical evaluation regarding the etiology of solar dermatitis, which may be related to service.

The Veteran's PFB is rated at 10 percent, and the scars are rated at 30 percent. The effective date for the scar rating remains January 26, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for arthritis of the left hand and eczema, asymptomatic due to the need for additional development. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if he has current diagnoses related to these conditions and whether they are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development and review, as they are not fully addressed in the current record.

The Veteran's skin conditions, including dermatophytosis (tinea pedis, tinea unguium), actinic keratosis, seborrheic dermatitis, and seborrheic keratosis, are not related to or caused by service.,The Veteran's prostate conditions, including chronic prostatitis and BPH, are not related to or caused by service.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a neurological foot disorder, including Chilblains and Raynaud's Disease, to include as secondary to PTSD; and service connection for chronic dermatitis of the feet. The remand is due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea cruris was granted. The claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current pseudofolliculitis barbae and there is no evidence of a nexus between service and this condition. The claim for PTSD will be remanded as it was not addressed in the decision.