Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae began during active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin medications for atopic dermatitis were not certified by the Under Secretary for Health as causing irreparable damage to his clothing, so he is denied a clothing allowance for 2014.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for pulmonary insufficiency was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for new and material evidence, thus denying the reopening of this claim. Other claims were also remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

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

The Veteran's eye disability claim is denied as there is no diagnosed condition related to service.,The Veteran's back, feet, and face skin conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded for a medical opinion on its etiology.,The Veteran's cellulitis of the left thigh claim is remanded for clarification of whether it constitutes a current disability or if it is only pain.,The Veteran's thyroid disorder claim is remanded to determine when the condition manifested and whether service aggravated it.,The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded for further medical opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's skin disability, including acne and seborrheic dermatitis, was not incurred during service or due to exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a connection between the current skin conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne has been granted, and he is now rated at the highest level of disability.

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

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

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and tinea pedis was denied. The Veteran received a separate 10 percent rating for foot disability associated with tinea pedis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of GERD. The MRSA with chronic dermatitis case is also being remanded for extraschedular review due to marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalizations.

The Veteran's psoriasis was not found to affect more than 40 percent of her entire body or exposed areas, nor did it require constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. Therefore, a rating in excess of 30 percent for psoriasis is denied.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including follicular inflammation, PFB, acne, rosacea, dermatitis, and alopecia, are related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's chronic dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as per Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence being added to the record after a Substantive Appeal was filed. The VA treatment records are relevant and must be considered in an SSOC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected asthma treatment caused his diagnosed skin disorder, chronic folliculitis. Therefore, service connection for chronic folliculitis is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for cystic acne and facial scarring was denied as there is no evidence of visible or palpable tissue loss, which prevents a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7800.

The Veteran's claim for second annual clothing allowances for the years 2012, 2015, and 2016 is being remanded due to incomplete documentation. The Board will review these claims again after all relevant documents are located.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory problems and granted a 10 percent rating for tinea corporis. The remaining issues have been remanded due to inadequate development.