Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his right knee injury, tension headaches with cervical pain, hemorrhoids, and allergic dermatitis were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for any of these conditions.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication. The appellant's claims include service connection for the cause of death, eligibility for dependents' educational assistance, and accrued benefits based on disability ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin disease including squamous cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis, finding that his current conditions were not related to any incident of service origin.

The veteran's service-connected tinea manuum on the right and a fungal infection of both feet is currently rated at 10 percent, which does not meet his request for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an updated VA examination and compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conjunctivitis and acne vulgaris, finding that there was no evidence of active conjunctivitis or significant impairment.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash, to include as secondary to exposure to herbicide agents. The evidence does not support a finding of a current skin rash or tinea pedis and toenails fungus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for service-connected hypertension and acne, as well as his application to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for PTSD. The appeal was dismissed due to a lack of timely substantive appeal.

The veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to procedural issues, including the need for VCAA compliance and additional development of evidence.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral tinea pedis and tinea cruris are currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis with arthritis involving multiple joints, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol. The decision found that elevated cholesterol is not a disease or disability for which compensation can be granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an increased rating for psoriasis are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of tinea versicolor and denied service connection for this condition. Service connection was also denied for hepatitis C due to lack of evidence.

The veteran's appeal includes claims for increased disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, skin disorders, hypertension, foot disorders, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and respiratory disorder. The RO has not provided proper VCAA notice and the case is being remanded to ensure compliance with the law.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including consideration of new evidence and a VA medical examination.

The veteran's PTSD and other disabilities render him unemployable, warranting a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes. Service connection for PTSD is granted based on new evidence.

The veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae of the face, neck, and scalp was denied an increased evaluation.,For hemorrhoids, a 10 percent evaluation was granted from January 6, 1997 to April 18, 2001. The evaluation was reduced to noncompensable effective June 1, 2001.

The veteran's claims for service connection for allergic perioral dermatitis, venous insufficiency manifested by edema, and headaches/migraines have been denied. The case is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of the veteran's headache disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, tinea barbae of the right hand and feet, finding no evidence linking his current condition to military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional notification and development.