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

The Veteran's skin condition is granted service connection, and his sleep apnea is rated at 50%.

The Veteran is not entitled to SMC benefits because his tuberculosis has been inactive and he is currently receiving a higher monthly payment for his skin disorder.

The Veteran is found to have eczema that likely began during his service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable disability rating for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae with allergic diathesis and skin eruptions. The claims for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus are being remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema of the hands, finding that it is at least as likely as not present on an off basis since service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for cystic acne and facial scarring has been granted, with a current effective date of October 7, 2009. The Veteran is currently rated at 60 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, fungus of the left hand, and onychomycosis with tinea pedis of the feet and right hand were denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.,There is no current diagnosis or evidence of a service-connected condition in any of the issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic skin disability, diagnosed as atopic dermatitis, is not related to his service in the military. The right eye condition was currently manifested by normal visual acuity and no incapacitating episodes.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current skin disability related to his military service, including Leishmaniasis and stasis dermatitis.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that his current condition is not related to any in-service exposure or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD or depression. However, the Veteran's skin disability is found to be related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA skin examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected acne and any associated skin changes.

The Veteran's skin condition is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa and body acne, as well as secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, edema of the lower extremities, and ingrown toenails. COPD is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 30 percent disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need to clarify when it was factually ascertainable that his PFB affected at least 20 percent of his exposed areas.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and review of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining current VA treatment records and potentially scheduling an examination. The rating for dermatitis will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his peripheral neuropathy and skin disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any skin disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain and associate with the claims file any outstanding records related to this increased rating claim for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae.