Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's skin condition, including eczema and epidermal inclusion cysts, is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service or herbicide exposure.

The appeal for a higher rating on the residual scar is dismissed. The claim of service connection for PFB has been reopened, but the underlying claim remains remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for cervical spine disability is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

Service connection granted for tinea corporis and keratosis affecting the face and groin.,Hyperlipidemia is not a compensable disability.,Effective date denied for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus prior to January 5, 2007.,Revision of June 2008 rating decision on basis of CUE denied as it did not become final.,Initial ratings granted for right ankle and right foot disabilities.,Service connection denied for hyperlipidemia.,Chronic fatigue (CFS) service connection denied but related to Epstein-Barr virus.,Other skin conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory, and cardiovascular disorders service connection issues remanded for further development.

A rating of 30 percent for bilateral fallen arches with plantar fasciitis is granted from November 29, 2007 to June 27, 2012.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for cervical human papillomavirus infection with cervical warts and lichen sclerosus of the vulva and labia majora is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance for hydroquinone cream is denied because the medication is prescribed for her facial seborrheic dermatitis, not her service-connected dyshidrotic eczema. The damage to her clothes does not occur due to usage of the cream on her face.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating for service-connected Herpes Simplex II, earlier effective date for service connection for depressive disorder and tender scarring related to pilonidal cyst removal. The issues were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection of acne is well grounded and grants a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his primary or contributory causes of death were not caused by his military service or related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids. The skin disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, but granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The claims for a left-hand disability and ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's dermatitis and her service. The examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the condition began in or is otherwise caused by service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sinusitis, bronchitis, and dermatitis due to a lack of an opinion regarding their etiology. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was not new and material.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied clothing allowances for bilateral knee braces and trixaicin/capsaicin, clotrimazole, and thera-gesic creams in the 2015 calendar year due to lack of evidence showing that these items cause wear and tear on the Veteran's clothing.