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

The VA has determined that the appellant's skin disorder, specifically acne keloidalis nuchae, warrants a 30 percent disability rating. This is based on the current criteria for dermatitis or eczema under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted. The case is now remanded for further development.

The veteran's psoriasis has been rated at 10% and is now increased to 30%. The condition involves more than 40 percent of exposed surfaces or the entire body, but not constantly.

The veteran seeks service connection for allergic dermatitis, which he claims began during his military service. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and severity of any skin conditions, including whether they were aggravated by service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the left shoulder disability and service connection for a back disorder, but granted service connection for fungal dermatitis of the feet. The veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of perivascular dermatitis and assigned a noncompensable disability rating, which the veteran now seeks to increase. The VA determined that his condition warranted a compensable rating under the old criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of dental trauma, pes planus, and pseudofolliculitis. The denial is final as no new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the pes planus claim.

The Board has granted an increased rating for the veteran's acne vulgaris, cystic type, and awarded a TDIU effective from January 26, 1990.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disability, including chloracne, is related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disorder, including folliculitis, was not incurred or aggravated in active military service and may not be presumed to be related to such service based on herbicide exposure.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, as she is able to work part-time and attend school.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and tinea cruris were denied, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria. The claim for service connection for a left ear disability was not addressed in this decision.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his dermatitis herpetiformis and irritable bowel syndrome, as both conditions are not shown to meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected skin condition, finding that the current level of disability did not warrant a higher rating under either the old or revised criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disorder, including xerosis, nummular dermatitis, and mild stasis dermatitis, is not related to his service or herbicide exposure. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disorders, including psoriasis and tinea pedis, were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and specifically denied service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides.

The veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected tinea cruris, which covers a more extensive portion of his body than the current 10 percent evaluation. The VA has not received all pertinent medical records from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed seborrheic dermatitis and fungal infection are not related to his period of service, nor may a skin disorder be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including carcinoma in situ, skin disorders, memory loss, nasal congestion, headaches, and menstrual pain, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for acne, finding that his acne is not currently active and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.