Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a VA examination to assess the etiology of her skin disability, IBS, mouth sores, and back disability. The Veteran also needs an examination to determine the severity of her service-connected blepharitis of the right eye.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was rated at 30 percent prior to November 24, 2015. The rating for his right TKR remains at 10 percent from April 14, 2016. His tinea corporis with eczema is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's eczema has been rated as 60 percent disabling since July 9, 2009.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was initially rated at 30 percent prior to May 18, 2015 and has been increased to a maximum of 60 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for eczema was granted, with a 30 percent rating effective September 15, 2015. Prior to this date, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating.

The Board has denied service connection for dermatitis herpetiformis, peripheral neuropathy (originally claimed as fibromyalgia), and ventricular tachycardia. The Veteran's claim of service connection for these conditions is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

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The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Travel Board hearing. The specific conditions and service connection claims remain unresolved.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a review of his employment history.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a new VA examination to assess his seborrheic dermatitis, secondary to immunosuppressive therapy required by liver transplant.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eczema and tinea versicolor do not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and further development of his claims, including an increased rating for dermatitis/eczema and eligibility for TDIU.

The Veteran's psoriasis affects more than five percent of his body, and the Board grants a 10% rating for the entire appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's increased ratings for his cervical spine, groin tinea cruris, and hemorrhoids disabilities. The current ratings are deemed adequate.

The Veteran's tinea pedis affected less than 5 percent of his body area and did not require systemic therapy, such as corticosteroids. The Board found that the evidence does not meet the regulatory requirements for an evaluation in excess of zero percent under the pertinent regulatory provisions.

The Veteran's psoriasis is presumed to have been incurred during service, as evidenced by the negative fungal cultures and positive response to tinea treatment in service. The other skin conditions are not currently diagnosed or linked to service.

The Veteran's dermatitis of the hands was rated at a maximum 60 percent since May 26, 2010. Prior to that date, she received treatment with oral antihistamines and corticosteroids which warranted a higher rating.