Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's PFB has been granted a 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar degenerative joint and disc disease has been granted a 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and initial disability ratings due to new evidence received by VA.

The Veteran's service-connected right second toe hammertoe and DJD residuals are granted at a 10 percent rating, subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards.,PTSD service connection is remanded due to lack of corroborating evidence for the claimed stressors.

The Board denied service connection for diverticulitis but remanded the skin cancer claim due to inadequate examination. The Veteran's skin condition is related to herbicide exposure, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, chloracne, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have all been denied. The Board has found no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to military service.,Service connection is being remanded for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential noise exposure during service.

The Veteran's psoriasis disability is now rated at 30 percent for the entire initial rating period on appeal, with a remand requested to reassess the severity of his condition.

This decision denies the Veteran's claims for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, psychiatric disability including PTSD, and hypertension. The claim for tinnitus is also remanded as it was not addressed in the previous rating decisions.,The initial compensable rating for tinea unguium has been included in the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema, finding that it was neither caused nor aggravated by his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder and is otherwise unrelated to service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of the Veteran's skin conditions during a flare-up. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records and submit lay evidence, including photographs and buddy statements.

The Veteran's lumbar muscle strain with degenerative disc disease, left ankle sprain with hair line fracture, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have all been granted service connection.,Service connection for anxiety depression with psychotic features to include alcohol and drug abuse is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development related to his right shoulder disability, hypertension, and low back disability. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea and an effective date prior to April 14, 2014 for the grant of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal seeking increases in the 'staged' ratings for tinea versicolor, lumbosacral strain, and right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), claimed as ingrown hair bumps and skin irritation, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address the question of etiology.

The Board has remanded the cases due to failure to obtain all relevant medical records and for additional etiological opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for left hand and right hand conditions, but granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The case is remanded for further examination regarding hypertension.

The Veteran's skin condition was denied an initial compensable disability rating prior to May 3, 2018 and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent from October 2, 2018. The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 60 percent for the period from May 3, 2018 to October 1, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance was granted effective January 2, 2017. The Board denied an earlier effective date due to lack of formal or informal claims prior to March 24, 2015.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a hernia disorder has been denied as there is no evidence linking the current condition to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) remains denied, as it does not meet the criteria for a 30% rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied.,The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension were remanded due to lack of verification of herbicide exposure. The compensation claim for hemorrhoids is also remanded.,The Veteran's hypertension claim remains pending as the herbicide exposure has not been verified, but if confirmed, it would be related to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's hemorrhoid claim was remanded with instructions to determine whether his August 2011 and December 2012 colonoscopies aggravated his pre-existing hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's PTSD, acne, back disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and gastrointestinal disorder are all remanded for further examination and opinion. The appeal is not about service connection.