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

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with associated conditions do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, and his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for PTSD was granted. However, the Board found that there is no diagnosis of PTSD and denied the claim.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a skin condition other than psoriasis was also granted. The evidence added since the last denial suggests that the current diagnosis of psoriasis may be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease is not service-connected due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure in Korea and because it did not manifest within one year of service. The claim for psoriasis will be remanded as a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 18, 2010.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, metatarsalgia of the feet, degenerative arthritis of the feet, and tinea pedis (athlete's foot) due to a lack of evidence showing chronic symptoms during or immediately following service.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to untimely filing of the substantive appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a DRO hearing and obtaining VA treatment records. Additionally, the Veteran needs to be scheduled for VA examinations of his right knee, wrist, back, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder (claimed as psoriasis), to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and his eczema dyshidrosis was also granted service connection with a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service connection for cellulitis, right foot was granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse prior to March 31, 2014, was also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eczema and whether it is related to his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has been manifested by topical creams and oral medication, but no systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs. The current rating of 10% is appropriate as the condition affects less than 20 percent of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's PFB with consequent scarring is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating due to marked limitation of motion.,The Veteran's right fourth finger disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and there is no evidence provided in the record suggesting it warrants a compensable rating.

The Board is remanding the case for further development due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and potential secondary skin condition.

The Veteran's PFB and cystic acne have been rated at 30 percent each since July 18, 2012. The current ratings are not higher.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and dermatophytosis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne, as the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his in-service treatment and exposure. The VA examiner found no evidence linking the current skin conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted. The claims for service connection for a skin condition to include tinea cruris, low back disability, and headaches remain pending.