Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current skin disorders and military service.

A rating of 30 percent for PFB from December 18, 2008 is granted.,An increased rating to 60 percent for PFB from September 1, 2016 is granted.,A rating in excess of 60 percent for PFB after September 1, 2016 is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for gastritis with positive helicobacter pylori test and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), psoriasis, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating of his disabilities due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and treatment records. The issues include right knee, left knee, rash of the entire body, ingrown toenails, indigestion, bilateral pes planus, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), pseudofolliculitis barbae, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain VA examinations prior to denying his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain VA examinations prior to denying his claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain VA examinations prior to denying his claims.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder condition and skin conditions, including eczema of the right lower leg and chest, residuals of a right facial laceration, left chin scar, and left elbow scar. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition is not considered secondary to his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his depressive disorder and eye disability, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including actinic keratosis, solar elastosis, stucco keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and dermatitis on a presumptive basis due to in-service exposure to herbicides. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic skin disorders during or after service, and the Veteran's current skin conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the percentage of body surface area affected by the service-connected skin disability prior to September 10, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to her in-service stressors.,Service connection for alopecia is denied due to lack of current evidence and no causal link between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions cause or aggravate his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left ear scar and cystic acne of the face and head prior to February 3, 2013 are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for arthritis of the back and shoulder, service connection for a skin condition, and service connection for hypertension on secondary to PTSD.,Service connection was denied for a skin condition including dermatitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae.