Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, and bilateral tinnitus have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for dermatitis has been remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing his chest condition.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has affected less than 20 percent of his total body area and requires only topical, nonsystemic therapy. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, sinusitis, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of VA examination concerning the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Gulf War. The Veteran's psoriasis and hypertension are both remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder and pseudofolliculitis barbae clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service, whether they were aggravated by service, and their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, including obtaining VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are also being remanded for additional examination and opinion regarding his ankle disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin conditions, including dermatitis of the arm and hemangiomas. The Veteran is presumed by law to have had both herbicides and extensive sun exposure during military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and inadequate reasons or bases in the previous decision. The Veteran's skin conditions, including basal cell carcinoma, dermatitis, and psoriasis, are being reviewed again.

The Veteran's initial ratings for lumbar degenerative disc disease, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo were denied. The VA determined that the evidence did not warrant an increase in any of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for keloids and a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for migraine headaches has been withdrawn. The Board finds that a 50 percent rating is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected migraines as her attacks are very frequent, completely prostrating, and prolonged.,Remaining issues on appeal include: (1) Increased ratings for bilateral knee disabilities, GERD, anemia, left eyelid scar, umbilical hernia scar, and onychomycosis; (2) Service connection for a left wrist disability; (3) Service connection for hypertension; and (4) Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome. These issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a rating in excess of 20 percent for hemorrhoids have been dismissed.,His skin disability claim has been denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor of the bilateral lower extremities has been rated at 10 percent since July 2022. The Board found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it did not cover more than 20% of his total body area or require systemic therapy.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis but has remanded the issue of service connection for left knee residuals of meniscus tear due to a lack of an opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a pituitary tumor, psoriasis, and a headache disability. The Board found that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.