Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2005

The veteran's skin condition is not service connected due to lack of a presumptive disease and no direct evidence linking the current condition to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's currently diagnosed psoriasis is related to his period of active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis and hypertension, finding that these conditions are directly related to the veteran's period of active military duty. Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied as there is no evidence of this condition during or after service.

The veteran's skin disorder, including erythrasma, tinea pedis, and dyshidrosis, was not found to warrant a higher rating. Service connection for PTSD-related hepatitis C was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and treatment records, requiring further evaluation of the veteran's service-connected dyshidrotic eczematous dermatitis and any resulting scars.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple issues, including peripheral neuropathy and chloracne related to Agent Orange exposure. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from his service department and Social Security Administration, verifying stressors, and providing a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and potential changes in diagnostic criteria.

The veteran's actinic keratosis is service-connected, but his tinea pedis and tinea cruris are not.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for supraglottic laryngeal cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and chloracne as they were not related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for facial acne and post-operative residuals of pilonidal cyst are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied.,For the period prior to August 30, 2002, his skin disorders did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's combined rating of 70 percent from January 1, 2002 meets the schedular requirements for TDIU. However, further examination is needed to determine the impact of his service-connected disabilities on employment.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), was denied. The VA found that the veteran does not have PTSD and his major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder are related to service.,The veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C was granted. It is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure during service.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae effective October 3, 1975. The veteran's condition was manifested by bumps on his face and neck with itching, and aggravation of the condition with shaving.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete information from the Social Security Administration and a need for additional examination regarding his dermatologic disorders of the feet. The service connection theory remains as direct, with no indication of herbicide exposure or other presumptive conditions.

The veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as nodulocystic acne and chloracne, has been shown to be causally related to his active service. Service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, liver disability, tendonitis of the wrists and elbows, skin disability (including chloracne), incontinence, arthritis of multiple joints, neurological disability, and herniated disc. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the left hand during or after service, and there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between his current PTSD symptoms and service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressor. The claim for a compensable evaluation for tinea pedis of the left foot was also denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition meets the criteria for a higher rating under the revised skin disability rating criteria.