Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was initially granted service connection with a noncompensable rating. The RO subsequently increased the evaluation to 30 percent effective July 15, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for increased ratings and service connection, including a request to reopen a previously denied claim. The case is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema/rosacea is rated at 60 percent, and her right arm carpal tunnel release is rated at 30 percent. The Veteran also has a respiratory disorder (asthma) and a left ankle disability that are presumed to be related to active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claims, including obtaining his in-service medical records and providing him with appropriate VA examinations.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin disabilities, including chloracne, cystic acne, and tropical acne, were presumptively related to his service due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Service connection was granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for higher initial evaluations for residuals of a right ankle fracture, right ankle scar, and residual numbness of the tip of the right middle finger due to suture has been denied.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for folliculitis.

The Veteran's claimed chloracne is not service connected as it was not shown to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for ulcerative colitis and tinea corporis, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disease, including recurring abscesses and atopic dermatitis is being remanded due to scheduling issues with his travel board hearing.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete records and will attempt to obtain SSA records for consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's skin rash is being evaluated to determine if it is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of folliculitis/acne vulgaris was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not otherwise related to service. The examiner opined that the condition was not as likely as not related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for folliculitis of the neck was denied. The RO granted service connection and a 10 percent rating for left elbow disability, left shoulder strain, and degenerative disc disease at L4-5. However, the Veteran's appeal is not about service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, soft tissue sarcoma, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including providing notice and obtaining a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange, is being remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for left and right foot dermatitis, as well as hidradenitis suppurativa status post surgical ablation of bilateral axillary areas with residual scarring (claimed as lymphadenopathy), are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of her skin disabilities.