Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder, NOS with anxiety, NOS is rated at 100 percent and he has other service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more. Therefore, the Veteran qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the lower extremities, PFB, skin conditions on the face and feet, hearing loss, tinnitus, shin splints, peripheral neuropathy, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been granted. The appeal regarding left knee condition, right knee condition, shin splints, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathies is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for low back disorder, recurrent fevers, respiratory disorder, and eczema have been reopened. However, the evidence does not meet the criteria for service connection in any of these cases.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral shoulder condition is dismissed as he withdrew the claim. The case remains on remand for other issues.,The Veteran’s scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine disability does not warrant a higher rating due to its current level of impairment.

The Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to September 16, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, delusional disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and various other conditions are granted. Service connection is also granted for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and tinea versicolor, finding that the current treatment did not require regulation of activities or additional compensable complications.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of bilateral tinea pedis and PTSD for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a psychiatric disorder and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and reduction of his tinea pedis versicolor and PFB rating were denied. The ED claim was not granted, the right knee scar claim did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and the tinea pedis versicolor with PFB claim had its rating reduced from 30% to 10%. No new evidence or service connection issues are discussed.

The Board has granted service connection for partial loss of hair of the scalp (claimed as a skin disorder) and denied service connection for a skin disorder other than partial loss of hair of the scalp, tinnitus, coronary artery disease, and kidney disorder. The decision is based on direct service connection due to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.,A VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran’s chronic kidney disease is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for residual scarring from acne vulgaris, finding that the current disability is causally related to the in-service condition.

The Veteran's acne vulgaris of the face and back is rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it has never covered more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Board dismissed the claims for chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions due to withdrawal by the appellant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for bilateral plantar fasciitis/bone spurs and tinea pedis.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to new evidence and a need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disability, including dermatitis, is at least as likely as not related to his service and granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae was found to affect less than five percent of the total body area and exposed areas, or require intermittent systemic therapy. As a result, an initial compensable rating is denied.

The Board has denied requests for earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for IBS, seborrheic dermatitis / tinea versicolor, and tension headaches. The earliest claims were received on July 15, 2013.