Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding the evidence did not support a claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral lower extremity disability, right ankle condition, left ankle sprain with tarsal tunnel syndrome, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology and service connection.

The Veteran's right shoulder sprain is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected left shoulder degenerative changes.,The Veteran's left hand numbness and right hand numbness are being remanded for a VA examination to determine their relationship to his service-connected conditions or other factors.,The Veteran's left shoulder degenerative changes are being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, including range of motion limitations due to pain.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with thoracic spine degenerative changes is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition, including range of motion limitations due to pain.,The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded for a VA dermatologist opinion on whether his topical treatment constitutes systemic therapy.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Board denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 14, 2010 because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is rated at a 10 percent rating since April 22, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for a left cheek scar and atopic eczema was denied. The Board found that the scars did not meet criteria for compensable ratings under applicable diagnostic codes, and the eczema did not meet criteria for a compensable rating as well.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Veteran's acne with scarring is rated at 30 percent, effective October 25, 2018.,Service connection for residuals of acne was granted on September 27, 2013, and the effective date remains September 27, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about herbicide exposure and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support an earlier date of receipt or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted.,An increased disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for lumbar spine arthritis is granted. The Veteran's back disability does not meet the criteria for an even higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,Prior to November 17, 2015, an increased disability rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for facial acne is granted. From November 17, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's facial acne does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.,The appeal seeking an increased rating for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims prior to the decision being made.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability is reopened. The claim will be remanded for further review.,Service connection for right wrist, right ankle, and bilateral plantar fasciitis disabilities are remanded.,Increased rating for bilateral metatarsus primus varus, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and adjustment disorder are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic pharyngitis was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claims for GERD, conjunctivitis, anemia, and headaches were all denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to her active service.,Service connection for degenerative changes of the right knee and left knee, and dermatitis are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of SSA records that could positively impact his disability ratings for tinea versicolor, migraine headaches, left knee condition, and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dermatitis, a lumbar spine disorder, sciatica of the left lower extremity, and sciatica of the right lower extremity due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.