Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's current skin condition, diagnosed as eczema and dermatitis, is found to have started during his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the issues of an initial compensable rating for PFB, service connection for a chronic low back disorder, service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, service connection for chronic cardiovascular disease, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's pre-existing skin condition worsened during service or if any other diagnosed foot condition is related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance due to his service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied because the evidence did not show that his topical medications caused irreparable damage to his outergarments.

The Veteran's chronic venous insufficiency with stasis and hyperpigmentation is found to be aggravated by his service-connected eczema, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for PFB and residual scarring of the face/neck have been denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current skin disability is related to service or exposure to jet fuel.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has not been shown to affect at least five percent of his entire body or exposed areas, and does not require intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids. The Board denied a compensable rating for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for chloracne due to herbicide exposure during Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PFB are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding systemic therapy for pseudofolliculitis barbae and clarification of scarring or disfigurement caused by the condition.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is remanded due to the need to refer it to the Director of Compensation Service for extra-schedular consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 2, 2011 due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for a recurrent skin disability, including eczema and condyloma acuminata, finding no evidence of such disabilities during or after active service.

The Board denied service connection for throat condition, right elbow condition, and skin disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.