Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition was not caused by his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected conditions, including the severity of his skin condition and whether any dental disability is related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, was not shown during service or within one year of separation. The Board finds the preponderance of evidence against a finding that this condition is related to service.,Hypertension was not shown in service and did not manifest within one year after discharge. The Board also finds the preponderance of evidence against a finding that hypertension is related to service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected PFB was denied, and his issues regarding left testicle hydrocele and SMC were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for agent fees based on past due benefits granted in the November 2016 rating decision is granted, as valid notices of disagreement were filed and a fee agreement was signed.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are remanded due to the passage of time and allegations of worsening conditions. Further, new VA examinations are needed as the current evidence is insufficient.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations. The Veteran is also requested to provide releases for any private treatment records related to his esophageal condition, dry skin, and diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has found that a remand is necessary to ensure due process and a complete record for the Veteran's claims of service connection for contact dermatitis and neuropsychiatric condition, including anxiety, as secondary to contact dermatitis.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis but denied service connection for chloracne.

The Veteran's urinary frequency, due to his service-connected hypertension and medication use, is rated at 40 percent. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the claims file and for further adjudication.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, a colon condition, a leaking breast, and a cyst due to insufficient medical evidence regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's skin disability, including eczema and tinea corporis, has not been manifested by at least 5 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected. His skin disability also does not require systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied, and the case is remanded for further development regarding his PFB.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral leg disorder is not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The February 1985 rating decision for lumbar and cervical spine arthritis was upheld, with the VA finding that a single rating under Diagnostic Code 5003 was appropriate given x-ray evidence of involvement in two minor joint groups (lumbar and cervical spines). DIC benefits were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his in-service skin symptoms and post-service diagnosis of tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and tinea pedis. The VA examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and effective date are remanded due to procedural issues. The initial rating claim for hypertension is denied, as a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record. Separate ratings for seborrheic dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are requested but not granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, dermatitis, diabetes, and heart conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, a TDIU is granted.