Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chloracne, enlarged prostate, pain in the arms, hands, and feet, and a dental disorder as there is no evidence of these conditions during or after service. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the veteran does not meet the schedular criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a broken nose, bladder disorder and eczema on the back were denied. The claim for acute epididymitis was withdrawn by the veteran. Service connection was granted for rectal polyps, but an initial rating of 10% was assigned.

The veteran's claims for an increase in the rating for residuals of renal colic and a compensable rating for tinea cruris are being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for heat rash, tinea versicolor, and psoriasis as there was no current disability demonstrated.

The veteran's claims for service connection for right and left foot conditions, as well as increased ratings for dermatitis and lumbar strain, were denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied, while his claims for increased ratings for folliculitis of the face and post-operative residuals, tumor, buccal vestibule area of mental nerve in region of tooth #27 were granted.

The veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss, effective March 6, 2008. The claim for service connection for a skin disease, to include eczema and chloracne, remains pending.

The veteran's superficial scarring of the face, neck and upper back as a result of chloracne is presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated during active military service including exposure to herbicides.

The veteran's claims for a compensable rating for tinea pedis and service connection for diabetes mellitus are being remanded for further development.

The veteran's eczema has been determined to affect 20 percent of his entire body, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea versicolor and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service treatment records and a need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are denied as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease, and no current disability is shown.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to earlier effective dates for various ratings and petitions to reopen service connection claims. The veteran's conditions include psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, and a mood disorder.

The veteran's claim for increased housebound benefits at the 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s) rate was granted effective January 17, 2006, due to his service-connected folliculitis meeting the schedular requirements.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further examination and review of his medical records.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for sclerotic neck condition, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, migraine headaches, and eczema were denied. The conditions are rated at the lowest available rating of 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed dermatitis is not a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness and does not have a direct link to his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for bilateral tinea pedis with scarring, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent for the veteran's acne vulgaris beginning April 30, 2008. The condition was previously rated at 10 percent prior to that date.