Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinea versicolor was determined to have begun during his active service and has continued since, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's mycotic toe nails and tinea pedis present to soles of feet, with tinea cruris are granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the period prior to February 21, 2012.

The Veteran's psoriasis was rated at 60 percent from September 9, 2010 to November 19, 2018.,Prior periods saw ratings of 10 percent and 30 percent for the condition.

The Veteran seeks earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for PTSD, dyshidrotic eczema of the hands, and thoracolumbar spine strain. The Board finds that there is no probative evidence that the Veteran submitted any formal or informal communications with respect to these conditions prior to his October 2012 claim.,The effective dates assigned by VA are the earliest possible under applicable regulations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals of PFB, lung scars, right shoulder disorder, and left eye cataract. The appeal for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of increased ratings due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to August 25, 2016. The Veteran's skin condition and right second toe fracture residuals are currently rated at their maximum levels under the schedular criteria.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, onychomycosis and tinea pedis.,The Veteran's headaches and neck disorder are remanded as they may be related to his claimed pseudo tumor celebri and upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's status-post myocardial infarction associated with hypertension is granted a rating of 100 percent. The Veteran's dermatophytosis pedis, tinea pedis, unguium is remanded for further actions.

The Board has granted effective dates of August 3, 2012 for both the TDIU and DEA benefits based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for right hallux valgus and bilateral tinea pedis, finding that his disabilities did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to February 8, 2011.

The Veteran's tinea cruris is not present over at least 5 percent of the body or exposed areas and has not required intermittent systemic therapy during the past 12-month period. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and thyroid cancer are alleged to be due to exposure to herbicides and other dangerous chemicals, but service personnel records appear incomplete.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of residuals of a right hand injury, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and skin disability due to exposure at Camp Lejeune were denied. The claim for service connection of bilateral glaucoma was also denied.

The Veteran's tinea cruris is being remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dyshidrotic eczema has been reopened, and the Board has granted service connection. The effective date of his scar condition is being remanded due to a CUE motion. His claim for left lower extremity osteopenia is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The other claims of service connection are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding service connection for tinea versicolor and Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis, but remanded the issue of service connection for heart disability.