Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2015

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and dermatitis stasis (claimed as chloracne) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Veteran was not shown to have been diagnosed with either condition during his active duty.

The Board has determined that the appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private medical records, ensuring compliance with VA Forms 21-4142 submissions, and scheduling appropriate VA examinations to address the Veteran's claims.

The Board has granted service connection for pseudo folliculitis barbae and an acquired psychiatric disability, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's onychomycosis, bilateral feet, has been rated as noncompensable due to the condition affecting less than 5% of his entire body or exposed areas and not requiring systemic therapy.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of active tuberculosis or disabling residuals of exposure to tuberculosis. The Veteran's staph infection was diagnosed during service and the Board finds it less likely than not related to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The conditions claimed, including tinea pedis with folliculitis and bilateral pes planus, were not found to warrant higher initial disability ratings.

The Veteran's dermatitis due to chrome allergy is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,For lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow with limitation of flexion prior to October 16, 2012, the Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating. After October 16, 2012, his condition does not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,For lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow with limitation of extension prior to October 16, 2012, the Veteran is entitled to a noncompensable rating. After October 16, 2012, his condition does not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow with limitation of supination from June 26, 2002 to December 12, 2007 is rated as 10 percent disabling. The condition does not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow with limitation of pronation from June 26, 2002 to December 12, 2007 is rated as noncompensable. The condition does not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of preglaucoma, tinea cruris, headaches, or bilateral bunions that were incurred in service. Therefore, service connection for these issues is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's liver condition, diagnosed as Gilbert's disease, is related to service and granted service connection. The skin condition, diagnosed as eczema, also began in service and was found to be related to service.