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

The Board finds that the Veteran's eczema is not service-connected due to lack of credible evidence supporting a chronic skin disability since service, and no presumptive service connection can be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess the severity and extent of his service-connected dermatitis/eczema and right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's service-connected functional bowel disorder warrants a 30 percent disability rating effective from May 30, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The TDIU issue will be returned to the RO for issuance of a statement of the case and subsequent appellate review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disorder must be remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining verification of his service dates and any relevant medical records.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for the 2012 calendar year is granted as he uses prescribed medication for his service-connected skin conditions, which causes irreparable damage to his outer garments.

The Veteran's claimed skin condition involving his feet is not service connected as it did not manifest during or within one year of his period of active service and there is no evidence linking the current conditions to herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma and dermatitis did not have their onset during active service and were not caused by an event, injury, or disease incurred in active service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, personnel records, and VA examinations. The primary issues are the service connection for hypertension and an increased rating for dermatitis.

The Veteran's initial claim for service connection for chloracne was granted, and he is currently receiving a 10 percent disability rating since July 6, 2006. The Board has determined that the current level of his chloracne does not warrant an increased rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for chronic skin rashes, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's acne is rated at 30 percent, effective from October 23, 2008. The residuals of his head injury are rated as 10 percent prior to October 23, 2008 and 30 percent from that date until February 22, 2013. His undiagnosed illness is rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board denied his claim for a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is not service-connected.,The Veteran's symptoms of pain in the bilateral arms, legs, back and neck; sinus disorder; skin disorder; and stomach disorder have been attributed to known clinical diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for acne and multiple joint and muscle pain, but denied the claims of service connection for an eye disorder and a smell disorder. The Veteran's eye disorder is attributed to known conditions, and his smell disorder is not considered due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound benefits was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board finds that service connection is granted for tinea pedis of the feet, but not for scarring of the feet. The Veteran's tinea pedis was present during active military service and is considered a direct result thereof.

The Veteran is precluded from substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's psuedofolliculitis barbae covers between 20 to 40 percent of exposed skin, meeting the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for tinea versicolor, onychomycosis of the toenail beds, obstructive sleep apnea, and ulcers are being remanded due to the need for additional development.