Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, neck disability, and low back disability. Service connection is also remanded for right clavicle tumor, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a compensable rating for tinea pedis, migraines, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the appellant's withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a skin disorder and TDIU due to potential in-service exposure to herbicide agents, but with consideration of other diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for rash and sores has been reopened. The Board also remanded the cases of PTSD, invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the right ear, actinic keratosis, and actinic dermatitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's dyshidrotic eczema, bladder cancer, vision impairment, and osteoarthritis of the left ankle have not been granted compensable ratings or service connection. The claims for dyshidrotic eczema and vision impairment are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for bladder cancer is denied as there is no evidence linking it to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The claim for osteoarthritis of the left ankle is also denied due to lack of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's tinea pedis is rated at 0 percent and hypertension is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for the appellant's low back disability, granted a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, and denied ratings for other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for onychomycosis and bilateral tinea pedis are remanded due to the need for a contemporaneous VA examination.

The Board has remanded several claims, including the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and his service connection claims for low back disability, sleep apnea disability, and bilateral foot fungus disability. The AOJ must schedule new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on GERD, right shoulder disability, and seborrheic dermatitis have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his claims by his authorized representative.

The Veteran's 60 percent rating for chronic scalp folliculitis is restored, as the condition continues to meet the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for vocal mucosa and allergic dermatitis have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for COPD and angina/coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is granted as service connected. The Veteran's dermatitis and right foot disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin condition other than tinea cruris is not related to his active service and denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to the record. The appellant is requested to waive his right for review by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).