Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected eczema, which is linked to Agent Orange exposure, has been remanded due to the lack of recent medical records and an outdated VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for dyshidrotic eczema due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, psoriasis and seborrhea (claimed as skin condition), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity due to a lack of evidence regarding in-service exposure or medical records.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including right shoulder DJD, left wrist DJD with limitation of motion, left shoulder DJD, back disorder, right eye disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as gastritis), skin disorder (claimed as rash on groin), diabetes mellitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic chloracne skin condition is related to his active duty service, specifically his time in Vietnam where he was presumed exposed to herbicide agents. As a result, the claim for service connection for chloracne is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for cause of death, finding that his underlying cause of death (respiratory arrest due to pneumonia and cerebral hemorrhage) was not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is denied.,The Veteran's left eye loss of visual acuity claim requires additional evidence as there are no current records showing a diagnosed condition.

The Veteran's psoriasis is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The issue of an initial rating for PTSD remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as additional development is needed to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities and nonservice-connected conditions.

Service connection for eczema is granted. Service connection for acne vulgaris and arthritis and DDD of the thoracolumbar spine are denied.,Right ear hearing loss service connection is granted. The issues of left hand, right hand, sinusitis, left leg, and right leg disabilities are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability claimed as back arthritis, but has remanded his claims for bilateral hip degenerative changes and seborrheic dermatitis (claimed as psoriasis) due to insufficient information in previous examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and an opinion regarding whether her service-connected disabilities render her permanently and totally disabled.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, tinea pedis, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and bruxism are all denied.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, prickly heat of back with tinea cruris (skin disability), and migraine headaches have been granted effective April 19, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for a separate compensable rating for right knee lost extension has also been granted effective April 19, 2013.

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

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for service connection of dyshidrotic eczema, IBS, GERD, and a low back disability. The Board finds the claims were not filed until after the relevant time periods.,The Veteran's initial claim was denied in November 1996, but he did not file another claim for these conditions until years later.