Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the current diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran's claimed skin disorder, as there are conflicting opinions in the record regarding his condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeals for the acne vulgaris and PTSD issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board has also remanded several issues, including an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae, effective date prior to September 18, 2007, for service-connected transverse myelitis of the left lower extremity and for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and/or anxiety) and a sleep disorder (to include insomnia and/or sleep apnea).

The Veteran's compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the need for a new examination since his last one in 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of a clear opinion regarding the etiology of his right knee disability, fatigue, and skin condition. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and dismissed the claims for urinary tract infection, right testicle disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae as there is no longer an issue of fact or law before the Board.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sinusitis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic tachycardia (cardiovascular condition), hypertension, and insomnia due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and skin disorder were reopened due to new and material evidence. The rating reductions for lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, ocular hypertension, and low back disorder were denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache disorder and skin disorders were granted. However, the Veteran's preexisting right and left foot bunion deformities are not considered to have been aggravated by active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a TDIU and granted service connection for tinea versicolor. The issues of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent disabling prior to February 24, 2009, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for a left knee disability, as well as an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected left knee scars associated with the left knee meniscal tear are remanded. The issue of service connection for a low back disability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for readjudication of the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for post-operative cystic acne of the chest, back, neck and face. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to January 26, 2018 is also being remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a nose condition and remanded the issue of service connection for skin condition (razor burn). The Veteran is required to undergo further examination to determine if he currently suffers from any skin conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for facial scarring, left toe injury (ingrown toenail), and right eye injury due to a lack of evidence showing permanent worsening or causation during active service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 20 percent, but not higher. For the period prior to June 5, 2017, his bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis was rated as 10 percent. From June 5, 2017, it has been rated as non-compensable.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance or permanent housebound status, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on these factors.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent evaluation for the entire appeal period, hepatitis C service connection is denied, and tinea versicolor receives a noncompensable rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The issues include a skin disability, claimed as secondary to prostatectomy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 7, 2013, for additional compensation benefits for his school child C.R.G. due to the claim not being timely filed.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to multiple disabilities, including spinal stenosis, GERD, depression, tinea pedis, hepatitis, hypertension, tinnitus, herpes simplex, left ear hearing loss, cervical spine surgery, and falls. The case is being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including for a back disability, left elbow and hand disabilities, ear pain, headaches, and hearing loss. The effective date of an increased rating for acne vulgaris and dyshidrotic eczema remains at May 8, 2009.