Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for lumbar spine disability. The claims for left ankle, left knee, recurrent chest pain, bilateral shoulder, neck, and bilateral hip disabilities are denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or that any such disabilities are related to service. Service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinus bradycardia, stomach disability, facial cellulitis, scalp dermatitis, headache, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is also denied.

The Veteran's eczema has been rated at the highest possible level (60%) since October 27, 2008. The Board denied a higher rating as her condition does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to confirm the diagnosis and determine if it had its onset during active service or is otherwise related to it. The claim for service connection for tinea pedis is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis requires a VA examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of his claimed condition, given the conflicting opinions in the record.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis claim is denied, and the issues of her polycystic ovarian disease, urinary incontinence, acne, and gastroenteritis (GERD) are remanded for additional development.

The Board has denied service connection for diverticulitis, asthma, and a skin disorder. The issues of service connection for hypertension and renal disease are remanded.

The Veteran's abdominal condition, including IBS, is service-connected as secondary to her service-connected anxiety.,The Veteran's preexisting psoriasis was aggravated by her active military service and is therefore service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher rating for PTSD and granted TDIU benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has ordered a new examination to determine if the Veteran currently has any skin disorders and whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure in service. The previous remand did not establish a direct link between the Veteran's current skin conditions and his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee injury and right knee injury have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.,An initial compensable rating for eczema of the legs has also been denied due to insufficient evidence showing the condition is more than 1% covered on exposed areas or requiring systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate and skin disabilities, including as secondary to in-service herbicide exposure, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly sinusitis. The Veteran is also required to provide any outstanding private treatment records from Drs. R.M., MD, D.M.C., MD, and Vanderbilt Medical Center.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for HPV was dismissed. The rating for tendonitis of the bilateral wrists remains noncompensable. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to his exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claims for benign vertigo, acne, temporomandibular joint condition, and migraine headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection for erectile dysfunction with sterility, a skin disability, and chloracne due to exposure to herbicide agents. The remand requires obtaining deck logs from the U.S.S. Cleveland to determine if the Veteran was exposed during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's acne vulgaris is rated as 10 percent prior to January 23, 2019 and 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea was not diagnosed during service or related to service.,Service connection for recurrent ear infections (to include otitis media) and obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinea pedis with onychomycosis) are rated at 70%, 30%, and 30% respectively. The combined rating is 90%. The Board finds that the Veteran's disabilities preclude him from participating in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed and the case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for lumbar strain is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for hearing loss is denied as the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current hearing loss is related to active service.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for eczema, inner ear is denied due to lack of competent evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's appeals for whether new and material has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for acromioclavicular separation with degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, and entitlement to an initial compensable rating for eczema have all been dismissed. The appeals for the remaining issues are being remanded.