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

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for various disorders, including foot fungus, nose disorder, back disorder, asthma, psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and hearing loss. The appeals are being remanded to obtain clarification on private treatment records and to schedule VA examinations.

Fatigue, psoriasis, and eczema have been granted service connection as manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected lupus erythematosus discoid.,Anemia has been remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for acne and eczema, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions were aggravated by her active-duty service.

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided in this case is not sufficient to adjudicate the claim for a rating in excess of 0 percent for tinea cruris and tinea corporis. The Veteran's skin disability requires further development, including an updated medical opinion addressing the current severity and any required systemic therapy.

The Veteran's tinea cruris is being remanded for further development, including an examination to determine the etiology of his condition and whether he was exposed to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's initial rating for atopic dermatitis and eczema has been granted at a 60 percent level, while the other issues remain denied. The right knee condition continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU effective January 31, 2019.

The Veteran's skin condition, tinea versicolor, was found to not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating as it did not involve more than 20-40% of his total body or exposed areas affected and did not require systemic therapy.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including chloracne, dermatofibroma and chest cyst, are found to be service-connected as they developed during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected chloracne with residual scarring of the face and upper back is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in notifying him about a scheduled examination.

Service connection granted for lumbosacral strain, tension headaches, right knee strain, cervical strain, dermatitis of the left elbow, rhinitis, and left wrist sprain.,Service connection denied for groin rash.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed due to withdrawal. The claim of service connection for sinus disability is readmitted, but the evidence does not support a finding that his current sinus condition began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. Service connection for tinnitus is granted as it is presumed to have been incurred in service based on noise exposure. Other claims remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating prior to October 1, 2020, for service-connected eczematoid dermatitis is granted and a disability rating of 60 percent is allowed effective May 18, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification regarding the Veteran's gastrointestinal symptoms, specifically whether they are due to an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness resulting from service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.