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

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, throat cancer, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been granted as they are presumed to be related to his service-connected conditions under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including failure to obtain VA examinations and medical opinions. The Veteran's statements indicate he was willing to attend examinations but faced scheduling issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his skin condition, left tibia stress fracture with osteoarthritis, and right tibia stress fracture with osteoarthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The VA will schedule a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's PFB and provide updated treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB), finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and chloracne due to missed VA examinations. The Veteran must be rescheduled for these exams.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to the addition of relevant VA examination reports and treatment records after previous statements of the case were issued.

The Veteran's PFB is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has decided to remand the case for a more thorough examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and right hip condition are denied due to dishonorable discharge.,The Veteran's claims for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received.,Service connection is granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the presumption that it was incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder, right ankle disability, and psoriasis result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another to keep himself clean, attend to his needs, and protect him from daily hazards. The Board granted special monthly compensation effective September 12, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for lip dermatitis and chloracne. The Veteran's lip dermatitis was found to be incurred coincident with service, but there is no current diagnosis of chloracne.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, effective October 21, 2022. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective date have been remanded due to the complexity of the medical issues involved.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to obtain additional medical opinions and to review all evidence added since the August 2017 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied as his disability picture did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.