Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

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

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for a traumatic nasal scar and dismissed the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis and neurodermatitis of the armpits, scrotum and penile area.

The Veteran has withdrawn their appeals for the claims of entitlement to an increased rating for tinea versicolor and hypertension. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is remanded for a new examination to determine the predominant disability and extent of scarring. The service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is also remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's left and right ankle disorders, as well as his hypertension, are not service-connected.,His skin disorder is also not service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis and arthritis, finding that the conditions did not manifest during service or due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for secondary service connection for arthritis was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's claims for special home adaptation grant, financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or conveyance, and assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing have been denied due to the absence of a service-connected disability that meets the eligibility criteria.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations related to type II diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovary syndrome, and eczema. The issues include determining whether these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service records from his Air Force Reserves.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, lower back disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence after the most recent Statements of the Case. The AOJ will clarify the Veteran’s desires regarding his restored ratings, as well as his satisfaction with the rating assigned for GERD.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to service connection for various conditions, including right and left knee conditions, hypertension, PFB, jungle rot, and a skin disorder on the left scalp. The Veteran's reports during his hearing will be considered in determining the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for broken right and left feet, as well as a low back disorder (DDD of the lumbar spine L5-S1) are denied. The claim for tinea versicolor is reopened but remains pending.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) is also pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and an earlier effective date are being remanded due to the addition of new VA treatment records that need to be considered.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of left foot swelling and right and left knee disabilities were denied. The Veteran was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for his service-connected folliculitis of the scalp was increased to 10 percent, but he is seeking a higher rating. The Board has decided that more evidence is needed and remanded the case.

Service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for hypertension and OSA are denied, as the evidence does not support a link to service or service-connected conditions. Service connection for chronic disability manifested by poor circulation, to include stasis dermatitis, is also denied.