Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral leg disability, including bilateral stasis dermatitis, and arthritis of the feet as they were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication of the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic dermatitis, to include eczema.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities, pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, as legally insufficient.

The Veteran's skin condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chloracne for a new VA examination to assess the current severity and extent of the Veteran's skin condition.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disability, finding that the in-service injury resolved without complication or sequela and was not related to current complaints of pain.

The appeal is remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, D.C., for scheduling a Travel Board or videoconference hearing as requested by the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for seborrhea dermatitis, finding no evidence of the condition during or shortly after service and no credible link to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a skin condition other than seborrheic dermatitis were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bleeding gums, a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee disability, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for facial dermatitis were denied. The claim for a head/headache injury was remanded.

The Veteran's eczematoid dermatitis is not shown to be manifested by any characteristics of disfigurement or an area greater than 2 percent of the entire body, and thus a compensable rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's skin disability manifested by actinic keratosis is due to disease or injury that was incurred in active service, but the diagnosed hand dermatitis and peripheral vascular disease are not related to his service.

The Veteran's skin disorder and bilateral hip bursitis were granted service connection. The Veteran was also granted a 30 percent disability rating for asthma.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based upon the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including folliculitis, musculoskeletal strain, left ulnar nerve neuropathy, facial congestion and breathing difficulties, sperm abnormalities, right shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are being remanded for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure for accrued benefits purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a chronic skin disorder, including dyshidrotic eczema, claimed as a result of exposure to herbicides.

The case is remanded to obtain additional evidence and readjudicate the claim for an increased rating for tinea versicolor.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence of a disability associated with chest pains, recurrent headaches, or a sleep disorder, and the hypertension did not meet criteria for an evaluation greater than 10 percent.