Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2007

The Board found that the veteran's eczema of the neck does not warrant a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected skin condition, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's eczema and headaches are related to her period of active military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board finds that service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is not granted for defective vision, left eye disability, hyperlipidemia, tonsillitis, upper respiratory disability, headaches, bilateral foot disability, pharyngitis, left thumb and wrist disabilities, bronchitis, right elbow disability, or residuals of a laceration of the left forehead.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the veteran's service-connected pruritus ani and his cause of death from metastatic colon cancer, thus denying the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a current skin disorder or memory loss that is related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The veteran's skin conditions are not presumed due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for depression, reopened claims for service connection for various conditions including irritable bowel syndrome and bilateral polyneuropathy of the legs, and denied other issues.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for dermatitis, thus denying the appeal.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has established service connection for folliculitis of the face and dermatitis involving the side, abdomen, and back. The veteran's conditions are related to his active service.

The veteran's lichen simplex chronicus was not found to warrant a higher rating prior to August 30, 2002. After that date, the condition did not meet criteria for a 30% rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and skin rash - tinea versicolor were denied. The claim for skin rash - tinea pedis and onychomycosis was granted based on evidence of current disability related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current service-connected tinea pedis and finds no evidence linking his current condition to service or a service-connected disability. The claim for PTSD is denied as there is no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD.

The veteran's tinea cruris, manus, and pedis was rated at 10 percent prior to August 29, 2006. From the period beginning August 30, 2002, it is now rated at 30 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea pedis, finding that the veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by service.

The veteran's appeal involves several issues, including compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for VA treatment of a fractured right clavicle and service connection for vascular insufficiency of the left leg. The RO must obtain additional medical records, reschedule examinations, and re-adjudicate his claims.

The Board has denied service connection for tinea pedis, but the claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disorder, diagnosed as psoriasis, is not related to his service in the Persian Gulf War or any other period of active duty. The claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's service-connected skin disability, chronic urticarial dermatitis, is not rated higher than the current 10 percent due to lack of evidence showing it affects more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas, or requires systemic therapy for a total duration of six weeks or more during any 12-month period.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis with exfoliative dermatitis, finding that his skin condition did not start during or as a result of his military service.