Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examinations. The issues include chronic bronchitis, a chronic skin disorder (dermatophytosis and psoriasis), and an increased evaluation for headaches.

The Veteran's ichthyosis vulgaris, pruritis, tinea cruris, and intertrigo are found to be related to his service. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's psoriasis is attributable to his active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as chloracne and large plaque parapsoriasis, was found to not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current 30 percent rating due to its severity.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is more likely than not related to his active duty service. The claim of reopening the hypertension claim was also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae and flat feet.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for her service-connected ulnar neuropathy and lichen simplex eczema are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, and bilateral flat feet were denied.,There is no indication that any of these conditions are service-connected or related to exposure to specific environmental factors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective from August 16, 2010.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims for cardiovascular disorder, hypertension, and chloracne. The acquired psychiatric disorder claim is remanded.

The VA examiner found no evidence of a skin disorder during service and the appellant's current eczema is not associated with his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Board therefore denies service connection for a skin disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected psoriasis is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for tinea cruris was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection for tinea cruris could not be established as it is not a presumptive condition associated with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis has been granted a schedular evaluation of 60 percent for the period beginning on March 12, 2009. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinea versicolor does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code, as it did not cover more than 5 percent of his entire body or exposed areas and he was not treated with systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs during any 12-month period.

The Veteran's service-connected eczema does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under the applicable VA rating schedule. His gastroesophageal reflux disease also did not warrant an initial compensable rating.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's claimed headaches are etiologically related to both service and his service-connected scalp folliculitis, thus granting service connection for headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional pertinent evidence and for a new VA examination to determine his employability.