Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tinea pedis/unguium is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's dyshidrosis eczema is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to her service-connected eczematous dermatosis, in-service noise exposure, or any other factors.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all issues except lumbar strain, which was granted. The remaining conditions were withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding systemic therapy for tinea pedis, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since October 27, 2009. The Board has determined that the evidence of record demonstrates this and affords the benefit of doubt to grant a TDIU effective October 27, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a scalp disorder and involuntary movements, finding that additional development is needed to address the medical opinions provided.

The Veteran's appeals for bilateral chronic conjunctivitis and epilepsy have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of sinus disorder, skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence or need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected actinic keratosis is remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for updated medical evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have at least as likely as not prevented her from engaging in substantially gainful employment since November 21, 2011. The Board finds TDIU is warranted as of November 21, 2011 based on the evidence currently of record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne vulgaris and anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, are both denied as the current evaluations of 10 percent and 30 percent respectively are appropriate given the evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

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

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and initial 10 percent rating for a comminuted fracture of the inner sesamoid of the head of the 1st metacarpal (left thumb condition) have been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since December 1, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms have remained constant and warrant a 50 percent rating. However, the issue of whether acne is part of his service-connected PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne is granted, and he is assigned a 100% rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and the potential impact on his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic bronchitis with history of pneumonia, tinea pedis, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition due to incomplete information and need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's plantar fasciitis and tinea pedis, as well as his sinusitis, are found to be related to service. Headaches secondary to sinusitis are also granted. A separate rating of 10% is assigned for the left wrist laceration residuals including pain on motion and reduced grip strength.

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