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

The veteran's acne keloidalis, perifolliculitis of the scalp with early hydradenitis suppurativa of the groin has been rated at 30 percent since May 26, 2004.,Prior to that date, a rating in excess of 10 percent was denied.

The veteran's skin conditions, when considered together, do not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating than 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a personal hearing before an RO Decision Review Officer and re-adjudicating the claims on appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests additional evidence from the veteran, including medical records. The veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis is pending.

The Board found that the veteran's current skin disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection. The tinnitus issue is remanded for further development.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA decision and evidence, scheduling a VA examination to assess employment limitations due to service-connected disabilities, and ensuring the claims file contains all relevant information.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Board denied service connection for sensory loss of the left side and an increased rating for follicular skin disability (atypical chloracne).

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his postoperative hammer toe deformity of the left foot and pseudofolliculitis barbae, currently rated at 20% and 10%, respectively. The case is pending further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current skin disorder related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of fungus on the head, face, and neck. The veteran currently has acne rosacea and actinic keratosis, but there is no medical opinion linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for postoperative chondromalacia of the left knee and noted that dermatitis was rated at 10 percent. The veteran's PTSD and undiagnosed illnesses claims are remanded.

The veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, arthritis of the left shoulder, acne, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction, eye disability, and thumb condition. The denial is based on a lack of credible evidence supporting the occurrence of claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, a rating in excess of 30 percent for atopic dermatitis, and whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a neck injury due to outstanding medical records and the need for further examination.

The veteran's skin disorder was evaluated as 10 percent prior to August 30, 2002 and 30 percent from that date. The Board found the evidence did not meet criteria for higher ratings under either evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, a skin disorder, and asbestosis. The evidence did not support these claims based on current medical findings or lack of in-service disease or injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him permanently bedridden or unable to care for himself without regular assistance.

The veteran seeks service connection for various conditions allegedly related to exposure to ionizing radiation during military service. He also wishes to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a hernia disorder. The claims are being remanded due to the unavailability of his service medical and personnel records, as well as other pertinent treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder due to herbicide exposure in June 1996, finding that the veteran's diagnosed skin disabilities were not among those listed for presumptive service connection and that there was no evidence associating his skin disabilities with any type of in-service chemical exposure including herbicides. The claim is now reopened.