Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinea unguium pedis, to include unstable or painful scars is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for right ankle disability was denied in an August 1994 rating decision. New and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim, so the denial remains final. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's dermatitis has been granted an initial 10 percent rating, effective October 16, 2013. The condition requires intermittent systemic therapy with corticosteroids for less than six weeks in the past year.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bowel condition, cancer of the uterus, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, and bilateral pes planus are not supported by the evidence. The appeals have been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to assess the current severity of her service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation of a skin examination, specifically missing color photographs. The appellant is required to be re-examined for pseudofolliculitis barbae and new photographs should be taken.

The Board has denied service connection for a right little finger disability and remanded the claims of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, allergic rhinitis, foot fungus (likely athlete's foot), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine (low back) disability, and left shoulder rotator cuff tear with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to incomplete information in his VA 21-2680 form. A new VA examination is required to determine if he meets the requirement for aid and attendance due solely to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin conditions, particularly his basal cell carcinoma. The Veteran is seeking service connection for all skin conditions.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied an initial compensable rating prior to January 31, 2018 and a higher than 30 percent rating thereafter. The Board found that the condition did not meet criteria for any higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and seborrheic keratosis, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to musculoskeletal disabilities, including left shoulder disability, cervical spine sprain, thoracolumbar spine strain, and abdominal muscle strain are all denied. The Board finds that VA examinations are required for the remaining claims.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for tinea versicolor of the back and service connection for psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied, and the case is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral syndrome is also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including intervertebral disc syndrome, left index finger mallet deformity, left Achilles tendonitis, and folliculitis of the posterior neck and scalp. The remand includes requests for additional medical evidence and examinations.

The Veteran is granted a clothing allowance for the 2017 calendar year for benzoyl peroxide due to his service-connected cystic acne, and VA has conceded that the medication causes irreparable damage to clothing.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection and evaluations, including those related to the Veteran's left shoulder, low back, right shoulder, cervical spine, left leg, right leg, bilateral eye, sleep-related symptoms, prostate, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, migraine headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disabilities. The remand also includes a request for additional medical records from SSA and VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of eczema that had its onset in service, and therefore grants service connection for eczema.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for dermatitis with venenata as new and material evidence was not presented, despite VA examinations suggesting a possible link to military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition claimed as dermatitis or eczema and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of such conditions during service or a link to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for folliculitis decalvans, scalp (head sores) with alopecia and service connection for fibroid tumors due to insufficient evidence in the record.