Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, and there is no evidence of exceptional or unusual circumstances that would render him unemployable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the feet warrants a rating of 30 percent effective as of March 5, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the appeal is dismissed as the issues are not properly presented.

The Veteran's service-connected acne vulgaris is currently manifested by minor lesions on his ear, neck, and buttocks. The VA examiner found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that there is no competent medical evidence of psoriasis in service or related to an incident in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for psoriasis is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for PTSD and tinea pedis, as well as the evaluation in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus with non-compensable evaluations of diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. The case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for multiple epidermal inclusion cysts with acne vulgaris has been remanded due to the need for additional evidentiary development.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor and service connection for hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including providing VCAA notification, rescheduling VA examinations, obtaining Social Security Administration records, and requesting VA medical records.

The Board finds that the Veteran's dermatitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it covers less than 40% of her exposed and unexposed areas, and no systemic therapy has been required during the past year.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis but denied service connection for hypertension. The Veteran's nervous disorder claim is remanded.

The Veteran's skin condition, which included eczematoid dermatitis, folliculitis, and lichen simplex chronicus/fissuring of the penis, was currently rated at 10 percent. The RO denied his claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's psoriasis was granted service connection, but the effective date remains pending as further evaluation is needed to determine the severity of his condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his employment issues are due to non-service connected conditions and psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities from January 2, 2004, to March 3, 2005, and from December 1, 2005, to September 1, 2006.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including urticaria, angioedema, psoriasis, and lichen simplex chronicus, were shown in service and have been treated continuously since then. The Board finds that these conditions are related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating for any condition.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis, right heel hyperkeratosis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and posttraumatic headaches have been rated based on their respective service-connected conditions. The Veteran is granted a compensable rating for each condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for seborrheic dermatitis, effective October 25, 2007.