Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet are granted as service connected. The claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied. The left foot arthritis and amputation of the right 4th toe are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and styes are granted. The Board found that the evidence supported these diagnoses as incurred in service.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues regarding cervical strain, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis has been dismissed due to a withdrawal by the Veteran. The remaining claims for pes planus (left foot), pes planus (right foot), and bilateral tinea pedis are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claim for functional bowel dysfunction is granted. The other issues are remanded.

Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, residual right wrist scars, and residual pilonidal cyst removal scar are granted. A 10% evaluation is assigned for the residuals of these conditions starting from November 6, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied as there is no current evidence of a disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type 2, is denied as the evidence does not show that his condition requires daily insulin injections and restricted diet with regulation of activities.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for recurrent epidermal cysts with scars, recurrent dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as there is no evidence showing disfigurement or disabling effects.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been rated at 80 percent combined, and are reasonably shown to be of such nature and severity as to preclude his participation in substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae is denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating prior to February 24, 2016 and higher than 10 percent thereafter.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of an armpit rash and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to his withdrawal of these claims prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to adjudicate the special monthly compensation claim and has therefore remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues due to the need for additional development and examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia and bilateral tinea pedis are granted service connection due to presumptive exposure. The sleep disorder is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the remaining issues on appeal, including service connection claims and increased rating claims. The Veteran's tinea versicolor and onychomycosis are granted as they began during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tachycardia is denied as a matter of law. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to his combined service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis, bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and right thumb disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and opinions.

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

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted service connection. The issues of secondary service connection for lumbar spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

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 claims for a left shoulder disability, hydrocele, left testicle, and dermatitis claimed as rash on the left thigh due to potential new evidence or increased severity of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in response to previous remands did not adequately address the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne and residuals of a right foot bunionectomy. Therefore, these matters are being returned to the RO for further development.