Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The veteran's left knee and right knee conditions do not warrant a compensable rating, while his eczema warrants a 10 percent evaluation from October 31, 2007.

The Board denied service connection for a headache disorder, bilateral pes planus, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and pseudofolliculitis barbae as there is no evidence of chronic residuals or current disability related to these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected folliculitis of the thighs and buttocks with lichen simplex chronicus of the scrotum does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for toenail fungus but granted service connection for acne and moles, which are part of the veteran's service-connected skin disabilities.

The veteran's initial ratings for bilateral pes planus and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, impairment of the right lower extremity, major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, left ring finger arthralgia, and dermatitis. However, it granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for sinus allergies/allergic rhinitis and higher initial ratings for hemorrhoids, tinea corporis eczema/rashes, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, but granted service connection for tinnitus.

The veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis was reopened as new and material evidence was submitted, but the Board found no connection between his military service and his current condition. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, chronic lumbar strain and tinea pedis, do not preclude him from maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board denied the veteran's applications to reopen claims for service connection for a lung disorder and a heart condition; denied claims for service connection for flat feet, a left ankle disability, and dermatitis; and denied claims for increased ratings for bilateral tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and PTSD.

The appeal is being remanded to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical examination.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a thorough medical examination and review of the claims file.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was reopened, but a rating in excess of 10 percent for atopic eczema and active candidiasis was not granted.

The Board determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute substantially to his death, and alcoholism was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication.

The veteran's initial ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and status post epigastric hernia scar were denied as the evidence did not support a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.

The veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, bilateral tinea pedis, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation likely secondary to folliculitis, and hypertension were denied. The veteran was not granted any of the benefits sought.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and an increased evaluation for cystic acne.

The veteran's claims for service connection for chloracne, memory loss, keratosis pilaris (KP), and residuals of a left foot injury were denied. However, the claim for PTSD was granted based on verified in-service stressors.