Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for clarification of his employment history and to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities prior to October 25, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, fibromyalgia, IBS, and PFB are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide an adequate examination.

The Board determined that the Veteran's diabetes did not manifest during service or within a year of discharge, and thus denied his claim for service connection. For tinea pedis, the Board found no evidence of systemic treatment such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs in the past 12 months, leading to denial of an initial compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 were denied as the evidence did not show that his claimed conditions were proximately due to or the result of VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA.

The Board denied service connection for recurrent nephrolithiasis, tinea versicolor, and headaches due to a lack of clear and unmistakable evidence showing that these conditions were aggravated by service or preexisted service.,There is no indication in the record that any of these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to have its onset in service and granted service connection. The dermatological disorder, including as due to herbicide agent exposure, is not supported by the evidence presented.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to March 22, 2012 and increased to 50 percent from June 1, 2012. The Board found that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and granted it. The Veteran's glaucoma claim was withdrawn at his hearing, thus no further action is taken on this issue.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA and VA treatment records, as well as new VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxiety disorder and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a skin disability, and finds that new evidence supports a finding of a nexus between current skin conditions and active service. The Veteran's statements about persistent symptoms since service are considered credible.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right elbow disability, bilateral pes planus, bilateral hallux valgus with bunions, and toenail disability are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's folliculitis is related to service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a skin disorder. The decision also addressed initial compensable ratings for left and right hamstring muscle strains but did not assign any rating or effective date.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his service connection claims for various conditions has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's dermatitis of the left extensor arm and elbow is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, posttraumatic stress disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy with glaucoma and cataracts, and other conditions. Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and updated medical records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's onychomycosis, dyshidrotic eczema, and acne vulgaris are related to his military service. The preponderance of evidence is in favor of granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's OSA and skin disorder claims are denied as there is no evidence of record to support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service, including presumed herbicide exposure.