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

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination. The Board will consider his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, skin conditions, and coronary artery disease, in determining whether they preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, ear disability, and acne keloiditis of the posterior head was granted. A compensable rating (10%) was assigned for acne keloiditis.

The Veteran's right leg skin disability is found to be proximately due to or the result of his service-connected left leg cellulitis with brawny pigmentation of the pretibial area and left leg stasis dermatitis. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability and PFB are service-connected as they began during his military service.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae, sleep apnea (as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder), bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder were all granted service connection. The Veteran was assigned a noncompensable disability rating for his bilateral hearing loss and is entitled to an initial schedular rating of 30 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision found no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions.

The Veteran's tinea unguium and tinea pedis have been rated at 10 percent since October 12, 2006. The Board found that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on body surface affected or systemic therapy required.

The Board has referred the issue of whether to grant an extraschedular evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae with hyperpigmentation ('PFB') to VA Under Secretary for Benefits or the Director of Compensation Service. The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further action.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic acne with scars did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to her military service, thus denying her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disability, to include dermatitis or eczema, was not first manifested during active service and is not otherwise related to such service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran was granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, but denied service connection for a skin disorder and left foot disorders due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic bilateral knee disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding records and a VA evaluation by a vocational specialist.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and a skin condition (atopic dermatitis) should be remanded due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the presence of these conditions. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining additional records and providing an examination by VA psychiatrists.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, effective June 2, 2007. The claim for a higher rating since October 28, 2010 was denied as the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome. For seborrheic dermatitis with rosacea, the current evaluation is 10 percent and no higher due to lack of findings for more severe manifestations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his claims.,The Veteran seeks service connection for depression and a skin disability of the bilateral legs (presumed to be chloracne) as a result of herbicide exposure. The Board finds that further evidence is needed before these claims can be decided.,The Veteran seeks service connection for jungle rash of the bilateral feet. Further evidence is needed before this claim can be decided.,The Veteran seeks service connection for chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal disability, increased sensitivity to heat, cardiovascular disease, liver disability, and kidney disability as a result of herbicide exposure. The Board finds that further evidence is needed before these claims can be decided.,,,,,

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development and consideration of the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's skin disabilities are not service connected, but he is granted SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic hand dermatitis was rated at 10 percent prior to April 15, 2008 and at 30 percent on or after that date. The Board found the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea pedis and pyoderma of the feet do not warrant a compensable rating. The Board finds no evidence that his peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, or lipomas are related to service.