Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient information regarding whether topical steroid treatment for tinea corporis constitutes systemic therapy, and because a statement of the case has not yet been issued for issues 2 through 5.

The Board has granted service connection for cystic acne, hypertension, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and tumor behind left ear. The Veteran's preexisting conditions were aggravated by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and examination. The issues include left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, psoriasis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed for the Veteran's claims of bilateral foot condition and skin condition due to incomplete examination records and potential environmental factors.

The Veteran's AHD rating was restored from August 1, 2015 to June 26, 2016.,The Veteran also received a TDIU effective from the date of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in functional impairments necessitating the regular aid and attendance of another person, and caused him to be substantially confined to his dwelling. The Board has granted special monthly compensation for aid and assistance and housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to missing records from the Moncrief Army Medical Center. Additionally, an SOC is needed on issues of increased ratings for knee conditions, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for hammertoes, sleep apnea, toe fungus, sinusitis, rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, right shoulder disability, and right forearm disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected disabilities due to new evidence indicating that his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin disorders, hearing loss, bladder disorders, heart conditions, kidney diseases, and extremity impairments have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient financial and employment information provided by the Veteran, as well as the need for additional VA examinations. The TDIU claim is still under consideration.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for eczema and migraines due to insufficient medical evidence on which to base an opinion regarding their etiology. The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 50% rating effective from November 27, 2012.

The Board denied the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, athlete's foot, right foot fracture, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, eczema, and cellulitis of the right hand. The evidence did not show current disabilities during the appeals period.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chloracne, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the right and left extremities, due to potential service connection based on exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's military records need to be verified, and he needs to provide additional details regarding his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's multiple disabilities are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology, as the current evidence is insufficient to determine if they are related to her exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during active service.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, is granted. The claim was reopened based on new evidence showing the onset of symptoms in service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the issue of assigning a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including left lower extremity condition, eczema, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and residuals of a traumatic brain injury. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, tinea pedis (claimed as fungus), diabetes mellitus type II, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and glaucoma due to potential service connection issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right eye injury, bilateral foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, abnormal toenail growth, esophageal disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, chloracne of the arm and neck, heart disease (to include coronary artery disease), and hypertension. The claims are remanded due to incomplete service records and need further review.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the condition began within one year of the Veteran's last exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam. The Veteran was presumed exposed due to his service in the Republic of Vietnam.