Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2012

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensable evaluations for acne vulgaris and iron deficiency anemia, finding that there was no evidence of deep acne or significant functional impairment.

The Veteran's skin disability claim is being remanded for additional development to consider the relationship between his current conditions and military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for psoriasis is granted as the Board finds that his current psoriasis is related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of coronary artery disease, finding that the December 1968 rating decision denying service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis, tinea corporis and tinea cruris were granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent effective May 30, 2012.

The Veteran's skin condition, diagnosed as dermatitis venenata, was not found to warrant a higher disability rating prior to January 13, 2011. Since that date, the condition has affected less than 5% of his total body area and exposed areas, with no systemic therapy required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, and migraines. The claim for a higher rating for PFB was also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current skin disabilities are not related to his active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient records and authorization for private medical records. The claims will be adjudicated again after the additional evidence is considered.

The Veteran's psoriasis was incurred in active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne and bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, and the Board found that his complaints were not credible regarding the onset of hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and a skin disorder.,Both conditions are attributed to the Veteran's period of active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated at 10 percent since February 1, 2007. The RO increased the rating to 20 percent effective April 17, 2010 and to 40 percent effective August 1, 2011.,The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine has been rated at 20 percent since April 17, 2010. The RO increased the rating to 40 percent effective August 1, 2011.,The Veteran's service-connected chronic left knee strain has been rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the cases are dismissed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disability, and remanded it for additional development. The Veteran is presumed to have experienced a chronic skin condition during service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and skin disorder (contact dermatitis). The other issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae with residual scarring was denied. The initial rating of 10 percent from June 1, 2007 to June 27, 2010 and the current rating of 30 percent since June 28, 2010 were both denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims related to the service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left middle finger, tinnitus, tinea cruris, sebhorrheic dermatitis of the scalp, refractive error, Gulf War illness, left eye cataract, squamous blepharitis, meibomitis, and neurological disorder of the upper extremities.