Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the form of VA examinations and obtaining medical records for the Veteran's allergy condition, skin condition, low back disability, and GERD. The appeal will be remanded to allow for these steps.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to lack of a recent VA examination, as well as for additional development. The issues include PTSD, dermatitis and eczema, and TDIU.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including facial dermatitis, and his left knee disorder were denied service connection as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis and right hallux valgus, as well as obtain any outstanding medical records. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for hepatitis C is remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis, as secondary to hepatitis C, is remanded because no VA examiner has considered the February 2010 study indicating that psoriasis is associated with hepatitis C.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to incomplete or unclear evidence, including a need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with residual scars is remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new examination.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted.

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

The Board has decided to remand twelve service connection claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and verifying the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents. The remaining fourteen issues were previously denied in a November 2014 rating decision and require issuance of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's initial rating for ischemic heart disease is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Service connection for chloracne due to herbicide exposure is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the revised Schedule for Rating Skin Disabilities.,The Veteran's headaches are currently rated at 50 percent and no higher due to the maximum schedular rating available.

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

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The ratings for right and left ankle strains were denied, with one issue remanded.,Service connection for hypertension is granted.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for duodenal deformity and tinea pedis, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran’s treatment for tinea pedis should be classified as topical or systemic therapy.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The appeal for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed. The appeals for right knee condition, left knee condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and pseudofolliculitis barbae as there was no evidence of these conditions during or related to military service.