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

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims. The issues of service connection for chloracne, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity remain pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder and scarring are being remanded for further development, including a VA examination. Service connection for chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of increased ratings for idiopathic thrombocytopenia and dyshidrotic eczema has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 30 percent, covering approximately 20% of his entire body. The Board found that the disability more closely approximates a 30 percent evaluation based on the medical evidence and the Veteran's testimony.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted, and his anal fissures are rated at 60 percent effective January 14, 2008. The issue of increased rating for tinea versicolor prior to August 30, 2002 remains pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including chloracne, is being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current VA examination was inadequate. The claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and skin disability, as well as his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are all denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a recurrent rash, to include fungal dermatitis and eczematous dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.