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

The Board found that the Veteran's tinea pedis was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to his service-connected callosities. Therefore, service connection for tinea pedis was denied.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne due to lack of current diagnosis and denied service connection for dental trauma as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for treatment eligibility.

The Veteran's eczema of the right foot is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for hypertension and acne are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, a new VA examination, and consideration of outstanding evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for aching joints, stomach problems and an ulcer, respiratory problems, fatigue, headaches, and memory loss. The evidence submitted since the last final denial is both new and material.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied a higher disability rating, as the condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further examination and analysis to determine the cumulative effect of his service-connected conditions on his employability.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was initially granted service connection and assigned a noncompensable evaluation. In May 2010, the RO increased his evaluation to 10 percent effective November 26, 2008.

The Board granted service connection for eczema and alopecia areata, with a rating of 10 percent effective from December 5, 2008. Service connection was reopened on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's failure to appear at previously scheduled hearings and his requests for a video conference hearing.