Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbar spine was denied due to lack of evidence showing a link between his current condition and military service. The claim for PTSD has been reopened, but not granted as there is no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.,The Veteran's claims for left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were all denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred during or related to his military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for dry eye syndrome. Service connection was granted for paronychia under fingernails and aphthous ulcers, with both disorders found to be related to service. The Veteran's acne was not rated as compensable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right eye disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of medical nexus opinions. The Veteran is required to be provided with VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted. The rating for asthma was denied prior to November 26, 2012 and granted from that date onwards. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Veteran's tinea pedis is being remanded for further examination and opinion as no VA examination has been conducted to determine the etiology of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine and tension headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 8100. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his combined disability rating of 90 percent.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a left ankle condition and headaches are denied, while his claim for PFB is granted. The Veteran's claim for a left knee condition remains pending due to the need for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a low back disorder due to lack of evidence linking the current condition to service. The claim for residuals of cold injuries of the lower extremities, including tinea pedis and gout, is remanded as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service connection claim for ischemic heart disease is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for eczema and hypoxemia are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle condition, left ankle condition, and granulomatous disease with lymph nodes. Service connection was granted for eczema.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to perform daily activities of living without the assistance of another, and he is granted SMC for aid and attendance from another person.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain, chronic low back disorder, psoriasis, right knee disability, and right lower extremity disability (including shin splints) have been granted. The appeals are remanded for further development regarding the right knee and right lower extremity disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, eczema, and psoriasis. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to conflicting evidence regarding employment status and a need for further examination to assess occupational impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disability and its relationship to service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's asymptomatic dermatitis is related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's eczema was initially rated as noncompensable before June 15, 2016 and granted a 30 percent rating after that date.,His hypertension was initially denied prior to June 15, 2016 but granted a 10 percent rating after that date. The Veteran's cranial nerve paralysis was granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is for a higher disability rating for his skin condition, which the Board finds requires further examination to determine its severity.

The Veteran's facet osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine with central canal and foraminal stenosis, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and hypertension have been granted service connection.,Further examination is needed to determine if there are any residual issues from a shrapnel wound to the stomach.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 13, 2015.