Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral tinea pedis, finding that no new and material evidence had been received.

The Veteran's appeal in regard to an increased rating for post-operative residuals of a right knee injury has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his notice of disagreement. The case is remanded for further action regarding the claim for an increased rating for eczema/dermatitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and tinea versicolor of the neck were denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to her military service. Her claim for herpes was granted with a non-compensable rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both feet, finding that it is due to herbicide exposure in service. The issue of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for dermatitis of both feet will be addressed in the REMAND portion of the decision.

The Veteran seeks nonservice-connected pension benefits due to permanent and total disabilities. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records, Social Security Administration disability compensation records, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and tinea cruris have been characterized by recurrent outbreaks on his groin and feet necessitating antifungal treatment, and the Board has found that these conditions more nearly approximate a disability rating of 30 percent for the entire initial rating period.

The Veteran's skin disability is not service connected as it was not present in service and there is no evidence linking the current condition to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's dermatitis of the forearms, legs, and palms was related to his military service. His bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis of the midfoot has been rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical center records and providing the Veteran with a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board found that the Veteran's currently diagnosed pleomorphic adenoma with salivary gland acinar fragments is not related to service, and denied his claim for service connection. The Board also granted service connection for a bilateral foot condition, claimed as tinea pedis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne, finding that it is more likely than not related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's chloracne of the face and neck, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board also determined that referral for extraschedular consideration was not warranted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne, finding that it is more likely than not related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, chloracne, and diabetes mellitus were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for neuropathy is reopened but service connection is not granted due to lack of a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eczema of the face and chin meets the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7806, as it covers less than 20% of total body area or exposed areas. The bilateral tinea pedis with onychomycosis also meets the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7813.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to incomplete service records and a failure to request records from his second period of active service. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange, is denied. The Board found no link between the current diagnosis of Seborrheic Keratosis and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot disorder, other than tinea pedis, is related to her military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, neck, and trunk was increased to a 30 percent evaluation effective June 26, 2009.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip disorder, varicose veins, tinea pedis, and hallux valgus. The Board found no current disability related to these conditions, and concluded that any symptoms were not due to or aggravated by a service-connected condition.