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 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, finding no evidence of exposure to burn pits.

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

The Board denied service connection for acne due to exposure to burn pits, finding no evidence of a link.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for indeterminate colitis and psoriasis was reopened, and the claims were granted. Service connection was established for indeterminate colitis but not for psoriasis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae, which was granted in a previous July 2016 rating decision.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural errors. The conditions of interest include dental issues, hallux valgus of the feet, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right ankle condition, varicocele condition, low back condition, left knee condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headache condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including intestinal condition (diverticulitis), skin disability (residuals of dermatitis venenata), right shoulder disability, sleep apnea, psychiatric disability (major depression), heart disability, and prostate disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these disabilities began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

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 determined that the reduction in evaluation for the Veteran's skin conditions was improper and remanded to obtain additional medical evidence. The TBI residuals claim is also remanded for a new examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Veteran's condition is related to his military service, and he currently experiences symptoms of PFB.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is now granted.,The issue of a higher disability rating for psoriasis remains pending as it requires further examination.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected PTSD, as well as claims for various other disabilities. The Board has determined that further development is necessary due to the need for updated medical examinations and opinions regarding the severity of PTSD and the etiology of asthma.

The Veteran is granted an annual VA clothing allowance for the year 2014 due to her use of zinc oxide, a skin medication prescribed for her service-connected chronic dermatitis.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination due to the Veteran's testimony indicating that his disabilities have worsened, requiring additional medical clarification.

The Veteran's skin disability, characterized as chloracne or other acneform consistent with chloracne, is granted service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents in the Republic of Korea. The claim for a rating increase for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, and tinea versicolor. The Veteran's lumbar spine and left knee disorders were not shown to be related to his active service, and the tinea versicolor was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.