Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's folliculitis barbae also claimed as pseudofolliculitis was found to have manifested during service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis face and scalp was granted an increased rating to 30 percent effective February 25, 2010. Prior to this date, the condition did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected eczema was denied, and the TDIU claim for the period from December 31, 2014 to February 2, 2015 was also denied.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed foot disabilities, including residuals of frostbite.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating prior to October 22, 2020 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior instructions, requiring further development including obtaining a new VA examination to assess the nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed skin disorders and service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, skin disability, cervical spine disability, and right upper extremity radiculopathy have been rated as per the criteria. The effective date for the award of a TDIU has been granted earlier than April 17, 2020, and an earlier effective date for the establishment of basic eligibility for education benefits under Chapter 35 (DEA) has also been granted.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection has been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need further information or examinations regarding his hearing loss, neck disability, and psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating of 30 percent for chronic, recurrent dermatophytosis of the thighs, to include bilateral tinea pedis, onychomycosis of the toenails, and pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted. The effective date remains pending as it is not specified in this decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for atopic dermatitis with lichen simplex chronicus, seborrheic dermatitis, and possible neurodermatitis as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his active service or any in-service injury.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as eczema, was not incurred in or related to active service and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to new diagnoses of seborrheic dermatitis, erythrotelangiectatic rosacea, and seborrheic keratosis. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remands and for an addendum opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected skin condition during flare-ups.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of October 14, 2007, but no earlier, for a 10 percent evaluation for psoriasis is granted. The Veteran was granted a 30 percent evaluation for psoriasis from November 14, 2013 to June 27, 2016 and a 60 percent evaluation since then.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for his claimed conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the causes of his urethral stricture, erectile dysfunction, and skin disabilities.