Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2016

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for tinea pedis and onychomycosis, as well as an increased rating for PTSD. The Veteran is not entitled to higher ratings under the applicable criteria.

The Veteran's claim for clothing allowance was denied as the medications prescribed for his service-connected skin disabilities have not been certified to cause irreparable damage to his outer garments.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his right knee, right foot, and right ankle disabilities, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board grants the TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus to his active service and the conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinea pedis as the Veteran does not have a current disability during the appeal period or within close proximity thereto.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his HIV, chronic fatigue syndrome, and skin disorders. His claims for TDIU and special monthly compensation on account of being housebound are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for neurodermatitis nodular of the scalp and a left forearm growth have been granted. The initial rating for his tension headaches, residuals of concussion, has been increased to 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a current VA examination and additional development of his claims file.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including chloracne and acneform, are presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. His kidney disorder is service connected as secondary to his diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, fibromyalgia, and an eye disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and due process issues, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's employability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities of hypertension, allergic rhinitis, and dermatitis are being remanded for further evaluation as the current state of his conditions has not been assessed.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis of the upper arms and bilateral wrist strain, but denied service connection for a hand disorder. The Veteran's skin and wrist disorders are found to have had their onset in active service.,Service connection is granted for dermatitis of the upper arms and bilateral wrist strain.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were granted, with a 60% rating assigned for photosensitivity dermatitis since July 31, 2014. The effective date was not earlier than August 18, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for anal skin tags and pseudofolliculitis barbae, as well as the claims for compensable ratings for burn scars of the left and right arms. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be not related to his period of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for the claimed conditions, including residuals of a cold injury to the nose, cysts on the face, chest and arms, chronic recurring mild dermatitis, bilateral shin splints, and vasomotor rhinitis. The claims are denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's low back disability and eczema.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae has been reopened and granted. His costochondritis is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were denied. The pseudofolliculitis barbae was rated as noncompensable prior to May 6, 2015, and as 10 percent disabling from that date. The bronchitis was rated as 10 percent disabling throughout the appeal period.