Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis as the evidence did not show they were incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran seeks an effective date earlier than January 28, 2011 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Board finds that the proper effective date is the date of receipt of the claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.,The Veteran seeks an effective date earlier than January 28, 2011 for a higher evaluation for psoriasis. The evidence shows systemic therapy with immunosuppressive drugs starting more than one year prior to the date of the claim.

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

The Board found no evidence to support a service connection for the Veteran's skin condition, including rashes and sores, due to exposure to Agent Orange or other chemical agents. The claim was denied as there is insufficient evidence linking any current conditions to service.

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

The Veteran's appeal for a higher evaluation of seborrheic dermatitis was dismissed. An initial evaluation of 70% for major depressive disorder prior to October 20, 2011, and TDIU prior to February 14, 2007, were granted.

The Board granted service connection for psoriasis and denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spine myositis. The Veteran's current diagnoses are psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and chronic strain of the lumbar spine.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, tinea corporis (skin fungus), and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim for service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone did not necessitate the care or assistance of another person on a regular basis to assist him in activities of daily living, or to protect him from hazards or dangers of his daily environment.,His spouse’s need for regular aid and attendance of another was also denied as there is no evidence that she required such assistance due to her own service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for tinea pedis of the left foot was denied, and his application to reopen the claim of service connection for a right foot disability is granted.,The Board has remanded several issues including entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, an effective date earlier than January 13, 2015 for a 50 percent rating for PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hyperlipidemia, aortic stenosis, hypertension, keloids on the chest, and chloracne are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for chronic staph infection and a skin disability due to treatment at a VA drug rehabilitation facility from April 1, 2009 to July 1, 2009 are denied as the evidence does not show that his additional disabilities were caused by negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of the VA.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, including tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea unguium, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it affects less than 5% of his total body area and requires no more than topical therapy.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for left knee osteoarthritis, acne, and left knee instability are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for trapezius spasm, to include neck and shoulder disorders is denied. The appeal for tinea pedis and right index finger laceration issues are also denied.

The Veteran is granted two annual VA clothing allowances for the year 2015 due to the use of triamcinolone acetonide cream and Eucerin / hydrophilic cream, which caused irreparable damage to his pants and shirts.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hallux valgus (bunions), bilateral eye disorder, and psoriasis due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residual scars of a pilonidal cyst is granted prior to March 29, 2016. A rating in excess of 10 percent from that date is denied. The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for dyshidrotic eczema is also denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for acne vulgaris. The Veteran needs to be provided with VA examinations to clarify his diagnoses and assess the severity of his conditions.

The appeals pertaining to various conditions and service connection issues have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.