Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, acne (secondary to PFB), migraines, left foot disability, and left shoulder disability have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for acne and migraines are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, heart disability, skin disability (tinea manus), headaches, and vertigo due to inadequate development and failure to provide proper notice regarding fees for obtaining medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and an effective date are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues, including right knee strain with degenerative arthritis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypertension, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. As a result, the Board dismisses these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of fracture, middle third, left clavicle is granted. The claim for folliculitis remains denied as it does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent. Other claims are either granted or remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected acne keloidalis of the scalp is rated at 30 percent throughout the period on appeal, but no higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and further development is needed before a decision can be made on the claim for an increased rating for eczema of the calves and heels.

The Veteran's PFB is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted based on systemic therapy use.,Service connection for right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and left foot pes planus are denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of September 1, 2008.

The Veteran's PFB is rated at a noncompensable level, but granted an initial 10 percent rating effective from the date of receipt of his claim.

The Veteran's claims for acquired psychiatric condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, right big toe condition, tinnitus, and left leg condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations focusing on conditions incurred or aggravated during the honorable period of service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability, finding that it is related to his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board also found a causal relationship between the Veteran's status post squamous cell carcinoma and his herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition began during his active duty and is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for ratings greater than 10 percent for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as a compensable rating for left hand dermatitis due to inadequate VA examinations.