Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a ventral hernia is denied as there is no evidence of such condition in service and the current disability is not related to service.,Service connection for an upper respiratory infection is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for right hand dermatitis is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for TMJ (Temporomandibular articulation) is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service, and,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence of record regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin disability, specifically residuals of sebaceous cyst removal. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicide agents during service but eczematous dermatitis is not among those conditions presumptively service-connected based on exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity stress fractures and shin splints, as well as his claim for seborrheic dermatitis due to new evidence indicating that a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis have been rated as noncompensable under the applicable rating criteria.,Both conditions are currently rated based on their active manifestations rather than chronic residuals.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted. The issues of service connection have been reopened, but further development is needed before a final determination can be made.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema and ichthyosis vulgaris of the lower extremities, as well as a total hysterectomy due to complications caused by an intrauterine device (IUD). The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disability are remanded.

The Veteran's eczema/dermatitis has been granted a rating of 60 percent for the entire period on appeal.,The Veteran's small bowel ileus repair status post laparoscopy has not met the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for his skin conditions are remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The claim for service connection remains pending, while the claim for a higher rating is currently denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for a lumbar spine disorder and left knee disorder, but denied his claims for a left shoulder disorder and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The appeal is granted as to these two issues.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is granted service connection, but his skin condition and right elbow disability are not yet determined.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral testicular disorder and tinea pedis are remanded due to the need for VA examinations.,The Veteran is currently rated at 70 percent for his right arm nerve injury, but his Vocational Rehabilitation assessment suggests he may be able to perform higher skill level employment if trained further. His PTSD and scar conditions also require consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and right knee strain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including seborrheic dermatitis, is granted. The case for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's tinea pedis of the bilateral foot and left hand was remanded for further development due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the extent of affected areas. The initial rating for onychomycosis remains denied.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was rated at 0 percent disabling, but the Board granted a 30 percent rating based on systemic therapy with oral medications for six weeks or more.

The Board has granted service connection for skin disability to include dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. The issue of service connection for hearing loss in the right ear is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient explanation in the examiner's opinion regarding the Veteran's lay reports of his foot disorder.

The Board found that the appellant's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus denying his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to incomplete medical records and insufficient opinions regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations, including Gulf War illness evaluations.