Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's PFB is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, effective from August 2, 2011. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise as to whether more than 40 percent of the Veteran’s body area was affected by PFB.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether current foot conditions are related to service. A VA examination is needed to address all diagnosed foot disorders and their relation to service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder (other than right-hand ganglion cyst and secondary surgical scar) and a back disorder. The claim of service connection for a stomach disorder, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed skin disorders or back disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also remanded.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for at least eight years prior, thus denying the claim for increased DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1311 (a)(2).

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The claims for service connection for low back disorder, right hip disorder, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, eczema of the right lower leg, and bilateral hand tremors were all granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hearing loss, depression, and eczema are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right arm disability other than osteoarthritis of the right shoulder.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin disability. The claim for a skin disability was reopened due to new evidence showing a possible link to service.

The Veteran's skin disability, including pseudofolliculitis barbae, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology and relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, anemia, acne and boils (skin condition), and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea is denied because there is no current evidence of a diagnosis of tinea.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for an eye condition was granted. The claims for service connection for a skin condition and diabetes were denied.

The claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability is dismissed. The claims for a higher initial rating for psychiatric disability prior to November 18, 2013 and service connection for tinea pedis are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is rated at 60 percent, effective December 17, 2010. The Board found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not result in gross distortion or asymmetry of facial features and does not affect more than 40% of exposed areas or require constant systemic therapy.

The Veteran's claims for boils of the hips and buttocks, chloracne, and tinnitus have all been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for CAD has been granted in part (May 14, 2015) but denied in part.

The Veteran's skin condition, including tinea pedis and onychomycosis, has affected more than just his feet. The VA examiner will need to evaluate the severity of the condition during a flare-up period.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims related to hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as for service connection for various disabilities. The Veteran will be provided another opportunity to obtain private medical records and participate in a VA audiological examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied claims for left wrist condition, right wrist condition, left shoulder condition, and right shoulder condition. The claim for a left knee condition is also denied. Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was not addressed in the decision.