Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and tinea versicolor are denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during the appeal period.,Service connection for left groin nerve damage (claimed as left inguinal hernia repair) is granted. The Veteran has sensory impairment, tenderness, and pain as residuals of his left inguinal hernia surgery.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder strain, erectile dysfunction, chronic pain disorder, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, diverticulitis with hiatal hernia and GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and hypothyroidism are all remanded for additional development.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for Barrett's esophagus is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism is remanded.

The Veteran's cause of death is denied as the service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death. The Appellant also does not qualify for death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the statutory maximum.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eczema is related to his daily exposure to oil, grease, and chemical vapors during active service. As a result, the claim for service connection for eczema (claimed as a skin disorder) is granted.

The petition to reopen claims for service connection for prostate condition and memory loss, as well as the claim for increased rating for onychomycosis and tinea unguium of the fingernails, were all denied. The Veteran's prostate condition was not related to his service or exposure to Agent Orange. His memory loss is not one of the enumerated disabilities for which service connection can be granted based on exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's onychomycosis and tinea unguium are rated at 10 percent, but no higher due to lack of more than topical therapy required over the past year.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the right and left lower extremities are rated at 10 percent each, but his stasis dermatitis is only rated as ten percent for both feet combined. The Board has remanded to address TDIU.,TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the period on appeal, the Veteran’s right wrist tendonitis and left wrist tendonitis have not resulted in functional limitations that warrant a higher rating than the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of left wrist surgery were denied. The Board found no evidence of current or previously diagnosed skin conditions, and the Veteran was already receiving the maximum schedular rating for his left wrist disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and service connection for Hepatitis C, fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches are granted. The initial rating for seborrheic dermatitis remains unchanged.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids. The appeal regarding a compensable rating for service-connected eczema is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an increased rating to 70%, and she is also granted a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's skin condition, tinea versicolor with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, is rated at 10 percent and denied for an initial rating in excess of this amount.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low testosterone, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae has also been denied.,Other claims for service connection or increased ratings remain pending.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left knee subluxation, bowel incontinence and rectal prolapse. The Veteran is also seeking an initial evaluation for PTSD.

The Veteran's chloracne was granted service connection effective December 22, 2008. The Board found that the earlier date of December 22, 2008, is appropriate as it predates the submission of his informal claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is denied for a lumbar spine disorder and PFB.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for right index finger condition, plantar fasciitis, bilateral ankle condition, and tinea pedis are remanded.

A 50 percent rating for PTSD is granted effective May 14, 2008.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD from August 8, 2018 is denied.,Compensation for eczema is granted at a noncompensable level (0%) throughout the appeal period.,A compensable rating of 40 percent for degenerative joint disease lumbar spine is granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome, and eczema. The Veteran's claims were not granted as the preponderance of evidence did not support his assertions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition and headache condition are not service-connected. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral otitis media, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), tinea, verruca vulgaris with angiokeratoma, respiratory condition, and hypertension have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for athlete’s feet, onychomycosis of the hands, and tinea cruris of the pelvic area as new and material evidence was received to reopen these claims.