Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2006

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected skin disorder, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 30, 2002, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter.

The Board found that the veteran's psoriasis did not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation prior to August 30, 2002 and since then has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected psoriasis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The VA determined that the veteran's seborrheic dermatitis did not warrant a compensable rating as it was only mild and did not involve an exposed surface or more than 5% of his body.

The veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability due to a CT myelogram is granted, and his claim for increased evaluation for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is also granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea cruris are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The RO is instructed to obtain the veteran's service medical records and verify his periods of active duty for training (ADT) and inactive duty for training (IADT).

The VA has determined that the veteran's tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board has determined that the veteran's eczema of both hands does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The veteran's skin disorders, diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis and tinea pedis, are of service origin. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and dermatitis. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions, nor could it establish a link to service.

The veteran's skin disorder, including tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea versicolor, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, is currently rated at 60 percent disabling.,Prior to August 30, 2002, the veteran's skin disorder was rated at 50 percent disabling.

The veteran's headaches are due to an undiagnosed illness that was incurred in service.,The currently demonstrated lumbosacral strain is shown as likely as not to be due to injury suffered during the veteran's period of service.

The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected skin condition, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The veteran's appeal was denied for service connection of dermatitis due to exposure to Agent Orange. The RO also denied an increased rating for his gastrointestinal disorder and a compensable evaluation for his ear disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, finding no current disability or evidence of in-service injury that would support these claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found no current manifestations of the claimed conditions and insufficient evidence to support a grant of service connection.

The veteran's residuals of frostbite of both feet, with onychomycosis and tinea pedis are rated at a 30 percent evaluation from August 30, 1982 to January 11, 1998.

The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected neurodermatitis, effective from March 8, 2004. The condition is primarily manifested by an erythematous papular rash comprising about 40 percent of his total body area and complaints of itching.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss were denied. Service connection was not granted for rhinitis, tinea pedis, or recurrent pneumonia.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis, pes planus, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The earlier effective date claim for tinnitus is dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant.