Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2014

The Board found that the evidence did not show a connection between the Veteran's service and his current pseudofolliculitis barbae condition, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for acne vulgaris was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of her claims file. The issue remains on appeal regarding entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's skin condition is being remanded for further examination and analysis, as the current evidence does not definitively establish service connection or aggravation of PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral flatfoot did not increase in severity during service, and thus could not be considered service-connected. For his skin disorder, there is no indication of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for residual T shaped scar, status post treatment for acne keloidal nuchae was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's VA benefits were withheld due to his status as a fugitive felon, and this decision denies the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further action, including consideration of an extra-schedular rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and chloracne, to include as secondary to herbicide exposure, are denied. The Board finds no evidence of current disabilities or in-service events that would support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for gastritis and a disorder manifested by saliva thickening have been denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during service or at separation. The Veteran has not provided sufficient medical evidence to establish current disabilities.,Service connection for residuals of a recurring Staphylococcus infection, to include nasal folliculitis, has been granted based on the continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for the following actions: obtaining VA treatment records from January 2010 to present, and readjudicating her claim for a higher rating for plantar psoriasis and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with seborric dermatitis was granted service connection and rated noncompensable prior to September 5, 2006. The rating has been increased to 10 percent from September 5, 2006 to November 24, 2008, and to 30 percent thereafter.,For the period prior to September 5, 2006, the Veteran's athlete's foot with onychomycosis was rated noncompensable. The rating has been increased to a compensable level (10%) from September 5, 2006 onwards.

The VA determined that the Veteran's tinea versicolor with folliculitis barbae and dermatitis did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on body or exposed area involvement.

The Veteran's skin disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, including as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's facial scars are found to be related to her in-service diagnosis and treatment for acne vulgaris, which is considered a direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that a TDIU is warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability, finding that new and material evidence was received to reopen his claim. The Board also found that the Veteran's current skin disorders originated in service.

The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for tinea corporis, effective from the date of service connection (June 15, 2006), and denied any higher ratings.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to any service-connected disability. The Board did not find evidence that any of his service-connected conditions contributed substantially or materially to the cause of death.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and palmar plantar psoriasis, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service.