Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a skin disorder, to include chloracne due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's current diagnosis of a skin disorder is considered to have its onset during military service.

The Veteran's skin disorder of the hands is not considered to be related to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.

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

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for further development and consideration due to inadequate VCAA notice regarding service-connected conditions and a condition not yet service connected.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, immune disorder, sinus disorder, and post-operative benign neck mass residuals including scars. The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for acne vulgaris of the face, the neck, and shoulders and right forearm nummular eczema remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. Service connection was also denied for right knee and hip disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for tinea versicolor and service connection for PTSD were denied. The effective date of the grant of service connection for tinea versicolor was set at December 30, 2002.

The Board found that the Veteran's major depressive disorder and psoriasis form dermatitis did not warrant ratings higher than 10 percent throughout the rating period on appeal.

The Veteran's death is being reviewed for possible service connection, and the DIC claim is inextricably intertwined with this issue. The Board requires a VA medical opinion to determine if any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, fatigue, contact dermatitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bald patches of hair due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an examination to determine if any current skin condition is related to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's service-connected skin disorder, including whether any identified psoriasis is related to his military service or his now service-connected tinea pedis.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a urological disability and tinea pedis were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for atopic eczema as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to satisfy VA's duty to assist. The issues on appeal include a claim for an increased rating for atopic dermatitis, service connection for chronic urticaria and dyshidrotic eczema, and TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy and tinea cruris, finding that the Veteran's current neurological disability is not related to his active duty service period, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several service-connected disabilities have been withdrawn. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis has not required systemic therapy and involves less than 20 percent of his total body area or exposed surface area, thus the claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's skin rash and bilateral knee disability are not service-connected. The skin rash is not shown to have been present during service or within the presumptive period for Agent Orange exposure, while the knee disability may be related to service but requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone would cause him to be unemployable. The appeal is now pending again with the AMC/RO.