Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's psoriasis and associated psoriatic arthritis do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are already at the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis and the reduction of the rating for service-connected eczema. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently diagnosed, and there are in-service records indicating it occurred during his military service. For the eczema issue, a new VA examination is needed due to the lack of consideration of flare-ups.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including frostbite and cold injury residuals, prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's psoriasis has been granted a 60 percent rating, but no higher, for the entire initial rating period on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral tinea unguium and reproductive disorder (including erectile dysfunction and infertility) were denied as his current conditions are not related to service. The claim for reproductive disorder was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal and restored his prior disability ratings for thoracic strain and tinea versicolor, finding that the reduction in ratings was improper due to failure to adhere to applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia is granted an initial 20 percent rating, while other conditions remain at their current ratings.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions on service connection claims.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD and tinea cruris (claimed as jungle rot and skin rash) is dismissed. The appeal for service connection of erectile disorder, secondary to PTSD, is remanded.

The Veteran's dermatitis and PTSD were granted initial ratings, with the dermatitis receiving a 10% rating for certain periods and PTSD receiving a 70% rating since May 16, 2018.

The Veteran's hyperlipidemia is denied as it is not a disability for VA purposes.,Service connection granted for steatosis of the liver (Fatty Liver Disease) as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Allergic rhinitis and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Upper gastro-intestinal system disorder, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune illnesses, skin disorders, and hyperglycemia are also remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Service connection was denied for a back disability.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for all issues related to her service-connected conditions, including evaluations for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves in both lower extremities, and acne. As a result, the Board dismissed these claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding his skin conditions and depression.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for scars associated with chloracne were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a disability rating more than 30 percent, 10 percent, or compensable.

The appeal to reopen claims for shoulder, neck and back disorders as well as psoriasis and rosacea is granted. The appeals for right and left shoulder, cervical spine (neck), lumbar spine, and skin disorders are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and Tinea cruris, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not related to herbicide exposure during his Vietnam service.,The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hepatitis, sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction), and sleep dysfunction (insomnia) have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, eczema, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to or support a relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of any scalp disability, including whether it is related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for dermatitis is denied as there was no formal or informal claim prior to May 25, 2012.