Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board remands the claims for higher initial evaluations of service-connected lumbar, right shoulder, headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), right knee, and right hip conditions due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for skin cancer and remanded several claims, including tinea versicolor, deviated septum, left arm triceps condition, loss of use of fingers on the left hand, and sleep disability for further review.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death while it was pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support a current disability or sufficient symptomatology to warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for restrictive lung disease (claimed as asthma) but denied service connection for several other conditions, including right knee strain, left foot pes planus with bilateral hammer toes, foot fungus, seborrheic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and right hip condition. The Board also dismissed claims for service connection that were not ripe for review.

The Board remands the claims for a higher rating of PTSD and service connection for various peripheral neuropathies, lipomas, and chloracne due to inadequate medical examinations.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and denied a compensable rating for tinea corporis, service connection for right ear hearing loss was granted, while dizziness, right elbow condition, and hernia condition were denied.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a right ankle sprain, left shin splints, dermatitis, and respiratory insufficiency due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining potentially relevant Social Security Administration records.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's disabilities of tinea pedis, hyperkeratosis, and onychomycosis.

The Board granted service connection for right hip, left hip, right shoulder, left shoulder, and right elbow conditions.,The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and respiratory condition with chest pain.,The Board denied initial compensable ratings for tinea unguium (onychomycosis) of toenails and upper extremity scars.,The Board remanded claims for dermatitis, bilateral hands and feet, bilateral pes planus, and acquired hemolytic anemia.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for psoriasis, dental and gum infections, lumbar strain, dry eye syndrome (with watery eye/epiphora), and glaucoma as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Crohn's disease status post partial bowel resection with secondary GERD due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and bipolar disorder.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded claims for obstructive sleep apnea and a low back disability, while denying service connection for bilateral keratoconus and eczema.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis as the condition did not impact at least 5 percent of the total body area or require intermittent systemic therapy.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's benign cyst left greater tubercle of the humerus and remanded claims for service connection for a lumbar spine condition and a compensable rating for tinea pedis.

The Board granted an effective date of October 17, 2017 for the award of service connection for left elbow limitation of flexion and left cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS), but denied earlier effective dates for other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as an extension for filing a VA Form 10182.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and a gastrointestinal disability, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee disability, and dermatitis. The Board also granted a rating of 20 percent for the lumbar spine disability.