Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2009

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a skin condition other than seborrheic dermatitis were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bleeding gums, a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee disability, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for facial dermatitis were denied. The claim for a head/headache injury was remanded.

The Veteran's eczematoid dermatitis is not shown to be manifested by any characteristics of disfigurement or an area greater than 2 percent of the entire body, and thus a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's skin disability manifested by actinic keratosis is due to disease or injury that was incurred in active service, but the diagnosed hand dermatitis and peripheral vascular disease are not related to his service.

The Veteran's skin disorder and bilateral hip bursitis were granted service connection. The Veteran was also granted a 30 percent disability rating for asthma.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based upon the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including folliculitis, musculoskeletal strain, left ulnar nerve neuropathy, facial congestion and breathing difficulties, sperm abnormalities, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are being remanded for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a chronic skin disorder, including dyshidrotic eczema, claimed as a result of exposure to herbicides.

The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and readjudicate the claim for an increased rating for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence of a disability associated with chest pains, recurrent headaches, or a sleep disorder, and the hypertension did not meet criteria for an evaluation greater than 10 percent.

The Board granted service connection for chloracne, which is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to September 27, 1997.

The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a current skin condition, to include acne and residual scars, etiologically related to service.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the evidence, including scheduling new VA examinations to assess the current severity of the veteran's service-connected calluses and tinea pedis.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and residuals of a lateral ligament sprain of the right knee due to lack of evidence of current disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin disorder, coronary artery disease, and peripheral neuropathy. The claims for hypertension, liver disability, and skin ulcer of the left leg have been remanded.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a skin disability, to include chloracne.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the claim.