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

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's right knee disability and denied service connection for his skin condition, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, sleep disturbance, depression and irritability, memory loss, duodenal ulcer with rectal bleeding, and eczematous dermatitis were all denied. The claim for duodenal ulcer with rectal bleeding was granted.

The veteran's service-connected dermatitis of the feet, hands, and left forearm is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on the symptoms described.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for consideration of unretouched color photographs in evaluating the veteran's service-connected psuedofolliculitis barbae, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's back disorder was not incurred or aggravated during active service and denied his claim for service connection. For his psoriasis, the Board determined that a higher initial rating of 10 percent is not warranted based on the current evidence.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have chloracne, and thus denies service connection for chloracne including on the basis of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition of the fingers and feet, as well as his attempt to reopen his claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of acne vulgaris has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current skin rash of the groin, diagnosed as tinea cruris, did not arise in or was not caused by active service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's psoriasis of the feet and ankles was not present in service or for many years thereafter, and is not shown to be otherwise related to service. The Board denied service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection, extension of a temporary total disability rating, and CUE were all denied. The Board found that the veteran does not have a personality disorder related to his military service or service-connected conditions. The left eye keratoconus surgery did not result in severe postoperative residuals requiring extended convalescence beyond March 31, 1997.

The veteran's dermatitis and tinea pedis have been rated at 30 percent since February 2005. The VA has determined that a higher rating is not warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and an increased rating for his skin condition. The case has been remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide the necessary examinations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed, or that were incurred during active military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for generalized lymphoma and chronic tinea pedis have been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran is seeking a clothing allowance due to service-connected skin conditions. The VA has not provided the necessary certification regarding irreparable damage caused by prescribed medications, and additional development is required.

The Board found that the appellant does not have a skin disorder, to include factitial urticaria, dermatographism, and dermatitis, that is attributable to military service.

The VA denied a higher evaluation for tinea corporis, finding that the condition affects less than 20% of the body and does not meet criteria for an increased rating.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the skin rash, tinea corporis, chloracne, and pityriasis rosea issue prior to a decision being made.