Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disease involving the back, arms, legs and feet is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board will schedule an examination to determine if any current skin disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings in excess of the current ratings for sacroiliac joint pain syndrome, right leg radiculopathy, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD is also being remanded as it involves a complex mental health issue that requires further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no rating decision has been made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and left ankle arthritis, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations and mental health issues.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema of the right foot. The claims for hypertension and a sebaceous cyst are remanded due to lack of VA examinations and additional development is needed.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is granted with staged increased ratings of 50 percent from March 1, 2004 and 70 percent from August 23, 2012. The rating for dermatitis remains at 10 percent prior to October 12, 2011, a rating in excess of 30 percent from October 12, 2011 through April 13, 2016, and a compensable rating from April 14, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and psoriasis with vitiligo, render him unemployable for gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience. The claim for TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected disability and whether the use of hydrocortisone cream constitutes systemic therapy.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his non-psychiatric service-connected disabilities. Other claims are also being considered.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with related conditions was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in a November 2018 statement.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a hearing loss disability.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure and continuity of symptoms. The Veteran has been diagnosed with tinnitus during active service.,For eczema, the Veteran is assigned an initial rating of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7806. The appeal is remanded as there are issues regarding the appropriate rating.