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

The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral foot disorders are not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as tinea cruris, was granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD was also granted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's skin disorder, specifically acne vulgaris, is characterized by constant or near-constant systemic therapy with Tetracycline. The Board has determined that this warrants a rating of 60 percent, the maximum provided under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acne vulgaris is a direct result of her active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the current manifestations of his service-connected psoriasis of the penis and whether he currently suffers from prostatitis that may be related to service. The Veteran also needs corrective VCAA notice regarding secondary service connection.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service. The claims were not granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, hypertension, or any other condition.

The Veteran's current tinea pedis of the feet and legs is causally or etiologically related to service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis and genital herpes are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that neither condition warrants a higher rating based on current evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and face is not related to his service, as there was no evidence linking it to any in-service skin conditions or symptomatology.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow him the opportunity for a Board hearing. The issues of service connection for tinea pedis and seizure disorder are pending.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination during a period of flare-up.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for atrophic scars of the right temple and posterior scalp, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's other service-connected conditions have not been rated higher.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50 percent initial rating, and his diabetes mellitus has been granted a 20 percent initial rating. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and chloracne have all been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot degenerative arthritis, a skin disorder, residuals of removal of the right ovary, and depression. The Board found that there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and unguium have been rated at 10 percent since the initial grant of service connection. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current manifestations.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder (depression) or skin condition (eczema), and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder, including psoriasis, did not begin during service and is not otherwise shown to be causally related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear for a requested personal hearing. The issues of service connection are pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including neurodermatitis, was incurred during her active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.