Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims. The issues of service connection for chloracne, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity remain pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder and scarring are being remanded for further development, including a VA examination. Service connection for chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of increased ratings for idiopathic thrombocytopenia and dyshidrotic eczema has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor is currently rated at 30 percent, covering approximately 20% of his entire body. The Board found that the disability more closely approximates a 30 percent evaluation based on the medical evidence and the Veteran's testimony.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted, and his anal fissures are rated at 60 percent effective January 14, 2008. The issue of increased rating for tinea versicolor prior to August 30, 2002 remains pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including chloracne, is being remanded for further examination and opinion as the current VA examination was inadequate. The claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and skin disability, as well as his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for PTSD are all denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a recurrent rash, to include fungal dermatitis and eczematous dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be incurred in service and granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and additional evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim will be re-adjudicated after all necessary development is completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin conditions, including recurrent dermatitis and subcutaneous cysts, are related to service. The Veteran also has a history of heat cramps and respiratory issues which are linked to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic skin rash, now diagnosed as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation consistent with previous chloracne, was incurred in service and is presumed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for psoriasis, residuals of a fracture of the right fourth finger between the metatarsal and wrist, and migraines were denied. The Board found that her service-connected conditions did not warrant higher disability ratings based on the current evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and tinea versicolor, as well as his increased rating claim for migraine headaches, have been denied. The Veteran does not currently have a diagnosis of IBS, and the Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to support a finding of service connection for these conditions. His migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's dermatitis is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board has determined that his condition does not warrant a higher evaluation based on the criteria provided in the Rating Schedule.

The Veteran's eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and hyperkeratosis affecting the hands, face, neck, arms, and stomach does not affect more than 40 percent of the entire body or an exposed area and has not required ongoing and near-constant systemic therapy. Therefore, a higher initial rating is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50% disability rating, effective from the date of his claim. His tinea pedis is rated as non-compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, hay fever, eczema, and bronchial swelling as there is no competent evidence of current diagnoses or chronic disabilities related to these conditions. The Veteran's residuals of an appendectomy were evaluated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected hand and foot conditions have been denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations.