Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is at least a 50% likelihood that the Veteran's current bilateral foot skin condition (claimed as jungle rot) is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and thus grants the claim for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of all claims except for a higher rating for PTSD, TDIU, and service connection for diverticulosis and shingles.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a respiratory disorder was denied. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for dermatitis remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and consideration of new evidence, including service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disorders, chloracne, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and considering the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.321(b)(1).

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cystic acne with adenitis suppurativa of the axillae was denied. The RO found that he is already receiving the highest possible schedular rating under the applicable diagnostic code, and there has been no disfigurement or systemic manifestations warranting an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequacies in the examination reports and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's eczema, a residual of MRSA infection, is rated at 60 percent. The Board finds that the maximum schedular rating for this condition has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO provided the Veteran with multiple opportunities to submit evidence, but he failed to appear at scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's skin disorders of the arms and groin, as well as his disorder of the feet and nails, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The Board finds that these conditions are not related to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and obtaining SSA records.

The Veteran's chloracne is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. His gastroesophageal reflux disease and coronary artery disease are not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Central Office hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin conditions, including acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are not related to his active military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking an increased rating for onychomycosis of hands and feet with quiescent bilateral tinea pedis, prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was rated at 30 percent effective January 14, 2009. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a skin disorder, including seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. The appeal was also denied regarding his request for an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his adjustment disorder, right shoulder tendinitis, right arm radiculopathy, cervical spine condition, pes planus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The VA denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tinea versicolor, as the condition has been manifested by dermatitis or eczema covering no more than 10 percent of the entire body and treated with corticosteroids for an indeterminate duration.

The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins of the right lower extremity warrant a 40 percent evaluation effective June 3, 2008. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his combined disability rating.