Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for eczema and migraines, finding no evidence of a nexus to service or Gulf War exposure. The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection rather than the presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances were denied as the evidence did not show that Bacitracin, Castellani Paint, or Ciclopirox caused irreparable damage to his outergarments due to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and further examination, as well as a formal TDIU application.

The Veteran's skin disability, left shoulder disability, hypertension, and acquired psychiatric disability were not granted service connection. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected dermatitis/eczema is being remanded due to the Veteran's failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The Board will provide another opportunity for him to appear and request assistance with obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bronchitis, gastroenteritis, epididymitis, dermatophytosis, tinea versicolor, headaches, plantar fasciitis, and plantar warts have been denied as there is no current diagnosis for any of these conditions.,For the right elbow disability, a compensable rating prior to July 15, 2013, has been denied. A 10 percent rating was granted beginning July 15, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic eye disability, residuals of malaria, and chloracne. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, gastrointestinal disability (diverticulosis), and skin disorder due to incomplete development of the record and inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's acne disability is being remanded for further evaluation as the current rating does not reflect the severity of his condition.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and tuberculosis residuals. The Veteran's claim for service connection related to mad cow disease exposure was not addressed as it is not part of the appeal.,A new VA examination is needed to assess whether the Veteran has active tuberculosis based on his STRs showing night sweats since 1979.

The Veteran's skin condition, acne and psoriasis, is aggravated by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are aggravated by her service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.,The Veteran's jaw disability is related to in-service wisdom teeth removal.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, coronary artery disease (CAD)/heart disease, memory loss, Bell’s Palsy, psoriasis, and chronic pain disorder due to outstanding treatment records not being in evidence. The Veteran's service connection claims are remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment medical records from earlier than October 31, 2012.

The Veteran's atopic eczema has worsened since her last VA examination in December 2016, and new evidence is needed to determine the current severity of her condition.

The Veteran's UTSRD is granted as service-connected, and bilateral foot ulcers and dermatitis are denied.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to July 26, 2018. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU from July 26, 2018 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for hypothyroidism is granted, and he is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus with hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy render him unemployable due to his inability to stand or walk for prolonged periods and his intrusive thoughts that interfere with focus and authority conflicts.

The Veteran's fungal infection and psoriasis are granted as service-connected. The Board also remanded several issues for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his motion alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a 1994 Board decision that denied reopening a claim of service connection for acne vulgaris.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of any service connection claims.