Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded several issues including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, DDD/DJD of the lumbar spine, erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee and leg disorders, and TDIU.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for tinea pedis was granted. Service connection is denied for tinea pedis, residuals of TBI, hypertension, and shin splints. The claims for residuals of TBI, hypertension, and shin splints are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims were denied in a February 2006 rating decision. He filed to reopen the previously denied claims on January 10, 2011, and they were granted effective from that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim. The Veteran's pre-existing skin condition was found not to be aggravated by his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology and relationship of the Veteran's conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence that needs to be reviewed and considered by the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for TDIU due to major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for obesity and hypertension secondary to the same condition. The Veteran is now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions addressing his claimed conditions and their relationship to service, particularly regarding exposure to anthrax shots.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the claim was new and material.

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 seborrheic dermatitis, dismissed the cervical spine and headache claims due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

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

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection of acne is well-grounded and grants it.

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

The Veteran's folliculitis, including cysts, is rated at a 10 percent disability effective October 2, 2009. Prior to this date, the condition was rated at 60 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's skin disability.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae were granted. The claim for a right shoulder disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of the appeal. The right foot disability claim is remanded as there are outstanding records that need to be secured.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claims for eczema, cognitive disorder NOS/PTSD, and PTSD. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.