Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, granted an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected hemorrhoids, and granted an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for his service-connected dermatitis. The issues of increased ratings for other conditions remain in appellate status.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder, but the issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis, asthma, a skin disability, and migraine headaches are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of legal briefs submitted in January 2017 and August 2017. The Veteran’s attorney requested that both briefs be combined into one decision.

The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis and granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae. Service connection was remanded for the low back disability issue.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, sinusitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been reopened. The Veteran is not service connected for PTSD at this time.,PTSD: Service connection has not been established as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability of PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current conditions.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his shoulder and gastrointestinal conditions have been granted, with specific ratings assigned. The issue of an esophageal stricture evaluation prior to July 9, 2013 has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions and disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and eczema were denied service connection. The Veteran's pelvic fracture residuals, hip strain with degenerative changes, and knee strain with degenerative changes are being remanded for further evaluation.,Individual unemployability is deferred pending the outcome of the increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for residuals of TBI, service connection for psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and an initial compensable rating and a rating greater than 30 percent from April 12, 2016, for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Further development is needed to address these issues.

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

The Board has decided to remand the claims for right ankle and left knee disabilities, fissure in ano (perianal abscess), and skin disability due to inadequate examinations conducted over five years ago. The Veteran will need new examinations to address his symptoms and functional impairments.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for residuals of a back injury and granted it. The issue of service connection for bilateral foot disabilities to include pes planus and eczema is remanded.

The Board has added over 300 pages of VA treatment records to the claims file, which may be relevant to the Veteran's appeals. The AOJ needs to review this new evidence and issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case before making a decision on the issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis due to a lack of medical evidence addressing their etiology. The Veteran is required to provide additional treatment records, including VA and private ones, and undergo a skin examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since October 19, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, but denied service connection for lung disorder and pes planus.

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