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

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied prior to April 4, 2018. From that date onwards, a compensable rating of 10 percent has been granted.,Service connection for residuals of fracture of the right great toe is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective July 15, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis has been rated at 10 percent since March 23, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for a skin disorder, including atopic dermatitis and eczema, is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will grant a 40 percent rating from September 19, 2011 to March 5, 2015 and from May 1, 2015 to August 12, 2018 for left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, hypertension, chloracne, and ED due to herbicide exposure. The claims were also denied for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for ED.

The Veteran's muscle spasms are granted secondary service connection. The claims for learning disorder, skin disorder other than folliculitis and alopecia, allergies, right leg disability, left leg disability, and right hand disability have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, migraine headaches, and dermatitis were originally denied. New evidence was submitted after the final denial that supports her claim of service connection for these conditions due to military sexual trauma during service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and prostate blockage, all of which are alleged to be due to exposure to herbicide agents. The decision is based on the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for headaches was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no current disability meeting VA compensation criteria.

The Veteran's intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements is granted as an undiagnosed illness.,Service connection for nummular dermatitis is granted.,Service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for inguinal hernia, to include as secondary to intermittent dyspepsia with altered bowel movements, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for a VA examination regarding his arthritic disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cold injuries to his upper and lower extremities, as well as chloracne. The effective dates for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral femoral nerve have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss, right-hand dermatitis, and bilateral knee condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for right ear cholesteatoma is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings on appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of evidence.

The Veteran withdrew their appeals for higher initial disability ratings in October 2017, and the Board has dismissed these appeals.