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

The Board has determined that there is no competent evidence linking the Veteran's psoriasis to his military service, including exposure to herbicides or Agent Orange. The claim for service connection for psoriasis is denied.

The Veteran's tinea pedis is rated based on exposure to topical treatments. The VA examiner found that the condition affects more than 5% of his exposed areas but less than 20% of his entire body, and he uses systemic therapy for it. The Board finds additional medical records are needed to determine the extent of the Veteran's tinea pedis.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear wishes regarding the appeal and the need for a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's death was related to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to new and material evidence submitted by the appellant. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected vaginal stenosis is rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under the General Rating Formula for Disease, Injury, or Adhesions of the Female Reproductive Organs. The Veteran's contact dermatitis does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for headaches and eczema. Her claims for anemia, menstrual problems, and convalescence from a hysterectomy are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including a VA examination and review of his work history. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and review of the evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current varicose veins of either lower extremity or tinea pedis, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and tinea versicolor, finding no evidence of a current disability related to active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 10 percent disabling, effective March 28, 2007. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected sebaceous cyst and chronic chest acne was denied. The RO granted a 10 percent evaluation effective June 22, 2005. Service connection for the left leg condition diagnosed as dermatitis and PTSD (recharacterized) were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to service, including exposure to VX nerve agent. Service connection for all conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is service-connected as it was caused by stressors that occurred during his military service. The other conditions were not found to be service-connected.

The Board found that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin rash, including as due to undiagnosed illness. The April 2001 denial remains final.

The Board found that the Veteran's folliculitis skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either former or current VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and peripheral neuropathy, are found to be so severe that they prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran was found unemployable due to service-connected disabilities as of January 4, 2005. An effective date of that date is granted for the TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a compensation and pension examination to determine her ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The claims are also being remanded due to the need for further adjudication of several issues related to service connection.