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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the Veteran's skin conditions are related to his service-connected boils.

The Veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis was initially evaluated as noncompensable from February 26, 2001 to January 2, 2005. As of January 3, 2005, the VA assigned a compensable evaluation of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA dermatological evaluation and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a recurrent skin disorder is pending.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for contact dermatitis and latex allergy was granted based on direct evidence showing the conditions were present during his military service. The effective date is set at July 29, 2002.

The Veteran's skin disorder is being remanded for additional examination and evidence collection to determine if it is related to his service, specifically exposure to radiation. The current record does not provide sufficient information to make a determination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of exposure to chemicals and respiratory disorder, claimed as asthma, sinus, shortness of breath, cough, including as due to herbicide and asbestos exposure. The remaining claims are pending.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including verification of herbicide exposure and consideration of the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, non-compensable service-connected disabilities is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's low back strain and cervical strain have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with no additional disability or aggravation considered.,The Veteran's nummular eczema and tinea pedis have resulted in minimal disability. The Veteran's traumatic headaches have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms as of May 1, 2012.

The Board has reinstated the effective date of September 3, 2005 for service connection of atopic dermatitis and asthma as it was correctly determined that the Veteran's original claim had been filed within one year of her discharge.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, CAD, tinnitus, malaria, scar from shrapnel wound, and tinea pedis.

The Veteran's cystic acne with PFB of the scalp, occiput, beard, face, back and coccyx is currently rated at 30 percent. The RO increased this rating to 30 percent effective November 28, 2011.,The Veteran's keloids of the scalp and neck are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's tension headache disorder is service-connected as it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD. The skin disorders of the feet and ankles, including chloracne, are not service-connected.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for tinea pedis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active service, and he has a current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and gout. His skin conditions are also related to his period of service.

The Veteran's residuals of skin cancer are related to his active duty service.,The fungal infection tinea unguium (onychomycosis) is related to the Veteran's active duty service. The loss of the left great toenail, including as secondary to tinea unguium (onychomycosis), is also related to his active duty service.,There is no evidence that the loss of the left great toenail is related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's skin condition, specifically episodic tinea pedis of the left foot, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service. The issue will be reconsidered after the examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for chloracne, finding new and material evidence. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Thailand and to provide a dermatology examination to assess his skin disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the lower extremities, including dermatitis and residuals of burns to the legs, is being remanded due to incomplete evidence. The VA will review the case after receiving additional information from the Veteran.