Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's hepatitis C was not service-connected as it is believed to be due to his own drug abuse after service.,Diabetic retinopathy and diabetes mellitus were not diagnosed during the time of the Veteran's death, and thus cannot be service-connected.,Chloracne was found to have been incurred in service based on its recurrence post-service.,Peripheral neuropathy was not service-connected as it is believed to be due to Agent Orange exposure, but there is no evidence linking it to service.,The Veteran's need for aid and attendance from another person could not be established.

The Board has dismissed the claim for sleep apnea due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The claims for major depressive disorder, seizure disorder, and increased ratings for burn scars and pseudofolliculitis are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD, is also being remanded.

The Veteran's skin disorders are remanded for a VA examination to determine their etiology, including whether they are related to herbicide exposure. His bilateral hearing loss is also remanded for an updated VA examination. The TDIU claim is remanded as well.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's recurrent callus right foot by ball began during active service and is granted. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis does not affect more than 5 percent of his total body area or exposed areas, and the treatment with topical corticosteroids is due to a non-service connected skin condition. Therefore, a compensable rating for tinea pedis is denied.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for residuals of a broken middle finger was withdrawn. The claims for hyperlipidemia, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD were denied. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinus disability, bronchitis, asthma, hemorrhoids, jock itch, skin disability of the feet (claimed as athlete’s foot), and moles were granted.

The Board has received notification from the Veteran that he wants to withdraw his appeal regarding nonservice-connected pension benefits. The claims for reopening left ear hearing loss, evaluating right ear hearing loss, and tinea pedis are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's hypertension may be related to his service-connected PTSD, while scalp folliculitis needs more investigation into its etiology.

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 has remanded the Veteran's claims for psoriasis, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and migraine headaches due to potential additional periods of active duty service not previously documented. The AOJ is also requested to obtain a supplemental VA opinion regarding the onset and relationship of these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial increased rating for peripheral vestibular disorder, entitlement to an earlier effective date for service connection of tinnitus and peripheral vestibular disorder, and TDIU. The claims are being remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to June 2, 2016 and denied for higher evaluation. For the period beginning June 2, 2016, his PTSD is rated at 70%, which is also denied for a higher evaluation. The cystic acne vulgaris is rated at 60%. The facial scar is rated at 10%. TDIU due to service-connected disability (PTSD) starting June 2, 2016 and SMC based on statutory housebound status beginning June 2, 2016 are granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's GERD and tinea pedis were present at separation from service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 10 percent.

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

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for low back strain, left foot fasciitis, right foot fasciitis, seborrheic dermatitis, or hemorrhoids. The initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to September 2, 2014 and TDIU based solely on service-connected PTSD since August 17, 2012 were granted.