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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a fungal disability of the bilateral feet, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney stones and a skin disorder, claimed as eczema and psoriasis. The claim of reopening the diabetes mellitus and transurethral resection of the bladder neck and prostate with chronic cystitis was reopened but not granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue with the notice of disagreement and the need for appropriate action by VA following receipt of the appellant's November 1991 notice of disagreement.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or at the housebound rate is being remanded due to outdated medical records and an inadequate examination. Updated VA treatment records are needed, and a new VA examination is required to assess his disabilities and their impact on daily life.

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) with cystic acne of the face and anterior neck is being remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board also noted that the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) has been raised.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate examination findings and the need for additional medical records. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis right foot, with onychomycosis of the toenails, both feet remains pending.

The Veteran's prostate disorder, diagnosed as BPH, diabetes mellitus type 2, and chloracne are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin conditions, including basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and acne rosacea, are related to his service. The claim is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasiform chronic dermatitis and other skin disorders, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for psoriasiform chronic dermatitis. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between any of the Veteran's current skin conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's skin condition of the feet (tinea pedis) is service-connected. His insomnia and fatigue due to PTSD are not separately service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion from a Rheumatologist to address whether the Veteran's psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, a skin disorder of the feet and ankles (including jungle rot), chloracne, dizziness, asthma, and residuals of a right ring finger injury have all been granted. The effective date is to be determined based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection, evaluations for various conditions, and effective dates. The specific details of each issue are not provided.

The Board has granted service connection for right ear hearing loss disability and increased the rating for cystic acne (skin disability) to 60 percent effective August 11, 2009.

The Veteran's tinea pedis of the left foot is found to be etiologically related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor was reduced from a 60% rating to a 0% rating due to failure to report for an examination, and then increased back to a 10% rating based on new evidence. The current evaluation of 10% is appropriate given the current level of disability.

The Veteran meets the basic eligibility requirements for assistance in acquiring a special home adaptation grant, but does not meet the criteria for specially adaptive housing.

The Board denied service connection for a lung disorder due to asbestos exposure and reopened the claim of service connection for a skin condition, but remanded it back to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with cystic acne vulgaris was reduced from 60 percent to 30 percent effective April 1, 2007.,The Veteran's rating for bilateral eye infections was reduced from 10 percent to a non-compensable rating effective April 1, 2007.