Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis were previously rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that reduction to zero percent was improper. The case is remanded for a new examination and updated treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) as the evidence did not show that it began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected atopic dermatitis, including the propriety of reducing her 10% rating to November 1, 2017, is being remanded due to additional evidence received since the January 2018 SOC.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous remand directives regarding the issue of service connection for eczema. A new medical opinion is needed to determine if it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's eczema had its onset during or is otherwise causally related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted, as well as a 60% rating for eczema and psoriasis effective February 13, 2013. The claim for an earlier effective date for the PTSD with MDD rating has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed skin disabilities, including psoriasis and dyshidrotic eczema of the bilateral hands and feet and groin area, did not have their onset during active service and are not otherwise related to active service. The preponderance of evidence is against a finding of a nexus between the Veteran’s conditions and his presumed herbicide exposure or secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder with depression, hypertension, and/or coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's chronic eczematoid dermatitis is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of in-service noise exposure or a compensably disabling condition within one year of separation from active duty.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression was also denied due to lack of evidence of a disability during the year following separation and current evidence not related to service. ,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for dermatitis was denied as there is no evidence that at least 5% of his body or exposed areas are affected by the condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for tinea pedis of the right and left feet have been denied. A 10 percent rating based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities has also been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea are granted. The claim for left small toe disability is dismissed, and the Veteran receives a compensable rating (10%) for ingrown toenail of the left great toe. Service connection for PFB is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin cancer is primarily due to sun exposure during service, and has granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma and residual scars.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dermatitis and hearing loss were denied as there is no current disability related to service, and the evidence does not show a nexus between the claimed conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and hypertension, as well as his claim for service connection for sleep apnea, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death due to chloracne, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to his service or any presumptive conditions related to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder, is granted service connection. The skin condition claim remains pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected insomnia, left shoulder disability, and tinea versicolor have been granted. The left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent since April 22, 2013, to November 25, 2017, with a higher rating denied. The tinea versicolor has been rated at 10 percent from April 22, 2013, to October 5, 2016, and then increased to 30 percent since October 5, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability and hypertension. The issues of a higher rating for the right ankle and pseudofolliculitis barbae remain remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for Diabetes Mellitus, Type II is denied as his condition does not require regulation of activities.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for dyshidrotic eczema has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board will remand this issue for further development.,The Veteran's PTSD claim remains in remand status, as a VA examination is needed to assess the severity of his condition since the last examination in 2012.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction (ED) claim remains in remand status. A VA examination is needed to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and whether he has dyshidrotic eczema on his hands that may be related to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for dyshidrotic eczema (including of the hands) remains in remand status. A VA examination is needed to determine if it is related to Agent Orange exposure, Gulf War Syndrome, or a pre-existing condition.,The Veteran's TDIU claim remains in remand status as his PTSD symptoms have resulted in his inability to maintain substantially gainful employment.