Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a skin disability including chloracne and acne vulgaris, and a low back disability. The evidence did not establish that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew her substantive appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed left hip, left knee, and thoracolumbar spine disabilities did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge. The current evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and eczematous dermatitis were denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder strain, dry eye syndrome, and contact dermatitis have not been shown to warrant a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not service-connected as they were not incurred or aggravated during his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and determined that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service. The NSC pension claim will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's skin disability, seborrheic dermatitis, is being remanded for a new VA examination due to the Veteran's testimony of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 1151 and secondary service connection were denied as there was no evidence of VA negligence or fault in the care provided, and his conditions are not considered to be proximately due to or the result of a condition that has been previously established.

Service connection for peripheral neuropathy and chloracne has been established based on the presumption of exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for external otitis, bilateral hearing loss, tinea versicolor, and recurrent tinnitus. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, and the tinnitus claim was denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking it to service.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that his condition is not related to his military service and ruling out exposure to herbicides as a cause. The examiner concluded that eczema and rosacea are not likely related to his time in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches and skin disorders. The decision did not address whether any of these conditions were related to his military service or exposure.

The Veteran is seeking an initial compensable rating for nummular eczema from August 7, 2006, and a higher rating of at least 60 percent since April 26, 2012. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with a VA dermatologist's opinion regarding whether his use of topical Triamcinolone should be considered systemic therapy.

The Veteran's dermatitis of the right hand is found to be due to service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board finds that there is not enough evidence to establish a direct link between his current hearing loss disability or heart disorder (Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome) and his active duty in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, respiratory disorder, renal cancer residuals, and skin condition are not service-connected.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for eczema and granted it, finding that there is sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's current eczema and his military service.,Regarding folliculitis, the issue remains pending as new and material evidence has not been received. The Board found this issue 'unknown' because the appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 20 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed as the claim has been granted. The claim for a 10 percent disability rating for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from May 7, 1969 - December 31, 1969 and providing a supplemental opinion based on these records.