Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand. The claim for accrued benefits is denied because the Veteran had no pending claims at the time of his death. The cause of death (cardiopulmonary arrest due to age, underlying cardiac disease, and coronary artery disease) was not caused by service-connected conditions or presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of hypertension. However, it denied the claim as secondary to PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for tinea pedis.

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 the claim was not new and material.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, head injury, skin disorder (chloracne), and headaches are remanded due to a lack of VA examinations addressing these issues. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema was denied, while her PTSD was granted with a rating of 30% effective September 3, 2015.

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 has determined that additional evidence is needed to decide the veteran's claims for service connection due to her alleged in-service personal assault. The appellant must provide information about her service and any stressor involving a personal assault.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 10%, 20%, and 40% since December 15, 2011; September 19, 2015; and August 6, 2017 respectively. The Veteran’s sinus tachycardia is currently rated at 30%. Erectile dysfunction associated with the lumbar spine disability remains under review.,The Board has determined that higher ratings are not warranted for the Veteran's lumbar spine or sinus tachycardia disabilities.

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 the claim was new and material.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of coronary artery disease, dermatitis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disorder, follicular infundibular cysts, epidermal inclusion cysts, and inflammatory folliculitis. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current conditions of the hands, including eczema and hyperkeratoses, are not related to his service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active duty or were caused by exposure to petroleum products while in service.

The Board has denied reopening the claim of service connection for bilateral knee disability due to lack of new and material evidence. The claims for a compensable initial disability rating for tinea cruris of the left ankle and for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's non-specific dermatitis is rated at 60 percent since June 23, 2016. The effective date for this rating is the same as the date of claim.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to outstanding relevant evidence and need for additional examinations.

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