Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's dermatitis was rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board denied a higher rating based on the current evidence of record.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection, including ischemic heart disease, hypertension, shoulder disability, prostate disability, residuals of right lower inguinal injury, eczema, bilateral foot fungus, ulcers, GERD, Parkinson's disease, and COPD.

The Veteran's former attorney is entitled to direct payment of $1,276.63 for services provided in connection with his dependent allowance award.

The Veteran was granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his in-country service in Vietnam. He is also granted service connection for multiple sclerosis as a result of such exposure.,Service connection for TBI has been denied, with the Board finding no evidence of current residuals from an in-service head injury prior to death.,The Veteran's multiple sclerosis was not found to be related to his active service and is therefore not service-connected. However, he did have ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam service.,Service connection for dermatitis of the feet has been denied as there is no evidence of systemic therapy or involvement of at least 5% of exposed areas.

The Veteran's chronic venous insufficiency of the left leg is rated at a 60 percent disability rating, reflecting persistent edema and recurrent ulceration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions, as well as further development of other issues.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his dermatitis has been granted, with an effective date of June 18, 2012. The current disability rating is 10 percent.

The Veteran is unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, which are rated as a combined rating of at least 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct further evaluations. The claims for increased ratings and service connection will be reconsidered after the development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a compensable rating for his service-connected skin condition were denied. The right ankle disability is rated 10 percent disabling, while the acneform folliculitis remains noncompensably disabling.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the right ear hearing loss issue. The remaining claims were denied as there is no legal basis for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, service treatment records, and a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation criteria, as it affected less than 5 percent of his total body area and exposed areas without requiring intermittent systemic therapy such as with corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs. Therefore, the claim was denied.

The Veteran's skin disability is presumed due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent. However, the claim requires further examination and evidence to determine if it is related to service.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, but he is now rated at 30 percent for dermatitis. The decision also notes that the Veteran has other service-connected disabilities including peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and PFB have been granted service connection, with a noncompensable initial rating for both conditions. The Board has determined that the Veteran's calluses on his feet meet the criteria for a 10% rating under DC 5284, while his PFB does not warrant any compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, folliculitis of the scalp, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain prior to November 21, 2010, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter remains pending.

The Veteran's initial rating for eczema was increased to 10% prior to October 2, 2013. The right eye disability claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or causation related to service. The ADHD claim is also denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition began during service and being otherwise unrelated to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the use of systemic medications for the Veteran's service-connected skin disabilities prior to July 3, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant and his representative, thus all claims are dismissed.