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

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of updated treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's shaving problems.

The Veteran's skin condition, characterized as dermatosis (previously referred to as dermatitis), is rated at 30 percent from March 22, 2011. This rating reflects the significant increase in affected body surface area and treatment without systemic therapy.

The Board has remanded the claim for an increased rating for dermatophytosis to the AOJ for further development. The Veteran's service-connected skin disability was evaluated during a period of remission, and a new examination is needed to obtain more contemporaneous medical findings.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis with actinic keratosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination of his skin condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, cystic and chloracne of the face, neck and back, prostate cancer, moderately disfiguring scars of the face, residuals of acne, and a scar of the right hand, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is considered service-connected, with the Board finding that it was incurred in service. The bilateral hearing loss disability claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Board has found substantial compliance with its previous remand directives and the matter is now appropriately before the Board for adjudication. The Veteran's alopecia areata is currently rated as noncompensably disabling under DC 7831, but his tinea (claimed as skin rash and bumps on leg) and bilateral periorbital tic with twitching issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's combined evaluation of service-connected disabilities is 90 percent, meeting the threshold requirement for TDIU.,His gastritis is rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for tinea pedis is denied as his condition affects less than five percent of the total body area and does not require systemic therapy.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected psoriasis.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as angioedema/uticaria, has not been linked to his active duty service or exposure to herbicides.,His acne of the face and neck is currently rated as non-compensable.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent medical records and an outdated VA examination. The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae will be reviewed with new evidence and possibly a new examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, chloracne, and coral burns with infection to the elbows. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicides or other chemical agents.

The Veteran's tinea pedis, a fungal infection of the feet, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule. The condition affects less than 5% of his total body surface area and is treated with topical medications.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 is currently rated at 20 percent, effective June 13, 2005. For the period prior to November 20, 2015, he was granted a separate rating of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to assess the severity of her service-connected disabilities and determine if she has a current diagnosed bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran's skin disorder and low back disability are related to his active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's eczema dermatitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cover more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas, and he has not required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to new VA medical records and updated information from Mountain View Dermatology. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with these new documents.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it does not cover at least 5% or more of his entire body or exposed areas affected.