Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals on all issues related to service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis or treatment for the condition during service. The Veteran's claim for chloracne on a presumptive basis due to in-service herbicide exposure was remanded as the VA examiner did not provide an opinion regarding the likelihood that the Veteran's claimed skin disorder is attributable to service, including as due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's skin conditions, including dermatophytosis, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, and acneiform lesions are being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran's tinnitus and psoriasis have been granted service connection, with the tinnitus receiving a grant of service connection and the psoriasis receiving an initial rating of 60 percent as of April 23, 2015.

The Veteran's chronic atopic eczema of the feet is granted a 60 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's dyspepsia, seborrheic dermatitis, and migraine headaches have been granted service connection. The cervical spine disability and residuals of TBI (other than migraine headaches and cervical spine disability) are remanded for further examination. The disability manifested by fatigue is also remanded for an appropriate examination.

The Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy, chronic cervical strain, and great toe condition have been remanded for further examination. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with residual facial scarring has also been remanded for a new VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for dermatitis from February 1, 2017 to November 15, 2018 and an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for dermatitis from November 15, 2018 has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has dismissed the appellant's appeals for several issues, including his claims for increased ratings and service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected chloracne is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's well-healed scar on the right ear and surgical scar on the left cheek do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's painful/tender scars of the left cheek and right ear are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but do not warrant an increase under Diagnostic Code 7804.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches was granted. Service connection was denied for the remaining conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral hearing loss, bilateral pes planus, diverticulitis, hypertension, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), tendonitis, and urticaria as there was no current disability present.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left ankle disability, surgical scar on the left ankle, and pseudofolliculitis barbae of the face and groin have all been denied. The current ratings are deemed appropriate based on the severity of each condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased rating for facial acne, syringomas, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The decision also referred the issue of a compensable evaluation for a left thigh scar to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination by a dermatologist to determine if the Veteran's skin disabilities, including psoriasis and eczematous dermatitis, are related to his period of active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and dermatitis remain unresolved.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the issues of low back condition, bilateral foot condition, hypertension, bilateral arm neurological conditions, and bilateral leg neurological conditions have been dismissed. The Veteran's claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, plantar psoriasis, and a back disability. Additionally, the claim to reopen the service connection for plantar keratoderma is also being remanded.

The Veteran's non-compensable service-connected disabilities did not interfere with his normal employability, so he is denied a 10 percent combined evaluation.