Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's initial ratings for various service-connected conditions were granted or denied. The appeal is mixed, with some issues having their initial ratings granted and others not.

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 no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and denied the claim for a disorder manifested by pain and tightness in the head and neck, including tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, IVDS, cervical spondylosis, cervical degenerative disc disease, and cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis of the scalp is granted a 10 percent rating, effective from November 19, 2013.

The Board has remanded the claims of tinea versicolor, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability due to incomplete development. Additional VA examinations are needed for tinea versicolor, and Social Security Administration records must be obtained for both cervical and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for psoriatic scalp dermatitis and a compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae is dismissed due to his withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has remanded the issues of propriety of reduction from 20% to 10% disability rating for right knee, increased rating for left inguinal herniorrhaphy, combined disability rating in excess of 50%, and TDIU due to incomplete development and need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding whether the Veteran's claimed appliances and medications are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's skin disorder was not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. His PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse were also denied as they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

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

The Veteran's acne with scarring is granted service connection as it was aggravated by service. However, his hemorrhoids are denied service connection due to lack of evidence showing a chronic condition related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to report for VA examinations and because he provided good cause. The cases are now being sent back for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of PFB.

The Board has granted service connection for actinic keratoses, pustular dermatosis with rosacea-like features, and eczema as these conditions were caused by the Veteran's in-service exposure to sun and herbicide agents.

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 psoriatic arthritis of the left knee, left elbow, left hand, and right knee. The claim for low back disorder was also denied. Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was not granted.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to insufficient evidence linking his service-connected chronic dermatitis to his death. The Board found that while the Veteran had a history of severe head injuries, his dermatitis did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's pruritic dermatitis is rated at the maximum schedular rate of 60 percent since April 12, 2016. His morphea en coup de sabre is currently rated at the maximum schedular rate of 80 percent and does not meet criteria for an extraschedular rating.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and eczema, as their ratings are currently below what they claim. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations for these conditions.