Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The Veteran's increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right ankle osteoarthritis and Achilles tendonitis, left ankle osteoarthritis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are also granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and a skin disorder, finding no residuals from the reported in-service injuries. The claim for an increased rating for left rotator cuff tendonitis is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for left wrist scars, dermatitis of bilateral lower extremities, a lower abdominal muscle strain, respiratory disorder (rhinitis and sinusitis), and an acquired psychiatric condition. The Veteran's claim for service connection is pending.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The case is remanded to verify the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides during layovers in Vietnam.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for other disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination to determine if any current bilateral foot disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it is related to his military service. However, there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of chloracne or any other skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure, and the Board finds that direct service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for a back disorder was denied as no new and material evidence had been received showing a relationship to military service.,His application to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted, but the underlying issue remains remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating prior to May 29, 2014, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for acne and polymorphous light eruption with residual scarring is being remanded due to the addition of post-service medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae was denied. The Veteran's PTSD claim, however, resulted in a grant of an initial rating of 70 percent effective November 25, 2005.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic spine disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Board found no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. For the thoracic spine disorder, the VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not caused by active duty service. For the bilateral foot disorder, there were no documented complaints or diagnoses during service. For PFB, the Veteran's current condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including medical records from VA and private providers.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (claimed as skin sensitivity) and remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, a right wrist laceration, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances due to use of selenium sulfide shampoo and back brace in 2014. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as cardiac arrhythmia. The appellant contends that his death was due to service-connected conditions, including a gunshot wound to the left femur and skin conditions. The Board has ordered additional medical opinions and records review.

All issues are remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service is presumed and that chloracne is a disease associated with such exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service is presumed and that chloracne is a disease associated with such exposure.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and psoriasis as there is no evidence of a current disability.

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