Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's skin conditions, which may be related to service. The case must be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities, in combination, did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's current pseudofolliculitis is found to be at least as likely as not the result of a disease or injury incurred in active service, warranting service connection for the disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and skin disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or causal relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an adjustment disorder as secondary to psoriasis has been granted with a July 2, 2018 effective date. However, the claims for headaches, cervical spine disability, low back disability, and joint pain remain pending and are remanded.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea versicolor is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination and medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's skin condition is related to his military service, including presumed herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The examiner must consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's statements and service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work. The AOJ is instructed to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations or telehealth interviews to obtain a proper opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis, bilateral feet has been dismissed as the Veteran's attorney withdrew the claim prior to a decision.,Service connection for a back disability was denied in April 2012 due to lack of evidence showing current disability. The claim is not reopened because new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran's sinusitis (claimed as congestion) has been granted service connection based on exposure to toxic fumes during Gulf War service.,Service connection for right shoulder and left knee disabilities remains pending due to insufficient information regarding their etiology.,Service connection for right knee disability is pending due to insufficient information regarding its etiology.,Service connection for left knee disability is pending due to insufficient information regarding its etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and increased disability ratings for her right knee DJD and lumbar spine anterolisthesis with DDD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for consideration of new evidence associated with his claims file.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus is granted. The heart disability claim is denied. The claims of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the cellulitis and BCC of the left upper lip claims are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hand dermatitis was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation prior to January 25, 2015. From January 25, 2015 to May 30, 2019, he received a 10% evaluation based on intermittent systemic therapy. Since then, his condition has not warranted any higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the failure to report for VA examinations. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disorders, including PTSD, IBS, migraines, left knee disorder, and bilateral fibrocystic breast disease, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 7, 2011.