Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD symptoms have been minimal, with occasional bloating and belching. He is currently receiving treatment for his condition.,His PFB has not caused deep acne on the face or neck, as he only experiences superficial bumps that do not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's chloracne is presumed to have been incurred due to his exposure to Agent Orange during service, and the Board finds that this condition meets the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid disorder, asthma, eczema, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disability (likely PTSD), diabetes mellitus, type II, and heart disease. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for keloids of the left ear and neck.

The Veteran's PTSD, tinea versicolor, and tinnitus were all rated at their maximum allowable levels under the applicable VA rating criteria. The combined rating for these conditions was correctly calculated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are shown to be of such severity so as to preclude substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience, effective October 16, 2013.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new evaluations or service connections.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current skin disability, and the Veteran's previously diagnosed tinea pedis and eczematous dermatitis have resolved. The VA examinations did not find any active areas of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea pedis, including onychomycosis, is a condition that was incurred during service and continues to affect him post-service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and to schedule her for appropriate VA examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and examination results.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for new medical examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected skin condition and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain relevant medical and employment records, including those from Amtrak and the Railroad Retirement Board. The case will be readjudicated after these records are obtained.

The Veteran is entitled to restoration of a 30 percent disability rating for folliculitis barbae of multiple areas, effective June 1, 2015. The issue of an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent remains on appeal.

The Veteran's acne keloiditis and associated scarring are currently rated as 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7819 for benign skin neoplasms. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran is found to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected back, knee, and ankle disabilities that result in difficulty with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, preparing meals, and medication management.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis and bilateral knee conditions are related to his active duty service.

The claims for GERD, bilateral foot disability, and tinea pedis have all been reopened due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current conditions are presumed to be related to his service.

The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn by the appellant. The RO granted service connection for right knee degenerative joint arthritis, and thus the issue of entitlement to a right knee disability is no longer in appellate status.

The Board finds additional development is required before the Veteran's claims can be decided, including for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected lower back and bilateral lower extremity disabilities, as well as the nature and etiology of any sleep disorder and bilateral upper extremity disability.

The Veteran's skin condition, diagnosed as eczema of the hands, is rated non-compensable. The Board found that less than 5% of his body was affected by the condition and no systemic therapy was required.,Regarding service connection for a lower back condition, new evidence did not show any aggravation or worsening due to events in service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.