Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2013

The Board found that the reduction of the 60 percent rating to a 30 percent rating for service-connected tinea versicolor was proper based on improvement in the disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a scheduled hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service treatment records.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus/plantar fasciitis/hallux valgus was granted a 30 percent rating since June 30, 2010. The condition is currently rated as severe but does not meet the criteria for loss of use of the foot.

The Veteran's skin disorder involving tinea pedis, onychomycosis, bilateral stasis dermatitis and eczematous dermatitis was initially evaluated as noncompensable (0 percent) from August 20, 2007 to August 2, 2009, and as 10 percent disabling since August 3, 2009.,The Veteran's skin disorder has been found to affect at least 5% of the entire body or exposed skin areas from August 20, 2007 to August 2, 2009, and approximately 40% of the entire body surface since August 3, 2009.

The Board found that dermatitis on the lower extremities, groin, buttocks and torso did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and low back disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and adjudicate the issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of nerve damage, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran is entitled to a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities, but not for a home adaptation grant as he is already eligible for the former.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the relationship between current conditions and service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it does not involve more than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas affected, and no systemic therapy has been required.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied as he did not meet the legal criteria for eligibility.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriasis and an increased rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder. The decision found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to show that the Veteran's preexisting psoriasis was aggravated by his military service, and also concluded that the Veteran's current psoriasis did not result from a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed, including obtaining VA records since November 2012 and asking for additional private medical records. A VA examination by a dermatologist will be conducted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis from March 27, 2002 is being remanded due to changes in the criteria used to evaluate skin disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to her death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found no evidence of a skin condition during service and concluded that the current diagnoses are not related to military service. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service records and VA examinations. The Veteran's claims of service connection are pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claimed conditions and determined that they are not related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins, stasis dermatitis, and peripheral neuropathy are proximately due to his service-connected left knee disability. As such, these conditions have been granted as secondary to his service-connected condition.