Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's chloracne is rated at 30 percent under the schedular criteria. Given its severity, an additional 10 percent rating for extraschedular purposes has been granted to reach a total of 40 percent.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for dysthymic disorder was increased to 50 percent, but his claims for service connection for other conditions were not granted due to lack of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a scar above the left eye, chronic headaches, and a right foot disability was denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing. The issues include seeking initial compensable disability ratings for prostate cancer, impotence secondary to prostate cancer, and tinea pedis.

The VA denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for his tinea cruris with dermatitis and residuals of compound fracture, right thumb, with dislocation of right little finger. The VA found that the disability did not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Veteran's claim for an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only is denied as he does not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.808 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for eczemoid dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.

The Board has granted service connection for infertility and eczema, and assigned a 10% disability rating for the left breast lump. The anemia claim is not addressed as it was not on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and an initial rating of 30 percent for dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing back condition was aggravated by service. The dermatitis is rated at the next higher percentage based on its extent.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, effective November 18, 2003. Service connection for tinea cruris was denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.

The Veteran's psoriasis is currently rated at 10% and has been increased to 30%. The condition affects less than 20% of her entire body or exposed areas, but causes significant daily life impact.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne as part of an immune complex disease, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection is also granted for subacute peripheral neuropathy, but the Board finds that it is not related to presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's eczematoid dermatitis was rated as noncompensable prior to May 29, 2009, and thereafter at a 10 percent rating. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability rating and reopening of a previously denied claim were both denied. The denial on the increased disability rating claim is due to lack of new and material evidence, while the denial on the reopening claim is because there was no evidence relating to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, chronic tinnitus, and chronic skin disorder (including chloracne) are not related to his military service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating as it has not affected 20 to 40 percent of his exposed areas or required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, insulin dependent, and hypertension are not rated higher than the current evaluations of 40 percent and 10 percent respectively. The Veteran's tinea pedis is not compensable.

The Veteran's skin condition is being remanded for further examination and development due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding its etiology.