Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The veteran's non-service-connected disabilities (arthritis of both legs, umbilical hernia, and hypertrophic eczema) do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that it was acute and transitory during service with no post-service residuals.

The Board found that the veteran does not have chloracne or other acneform disease consistent with chloracne, did not have skin disability at discharge from service, and his Graves' disease was not manifest in service. The hypertension was first evident many years after service.

The Board denied an increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, currently rated at 30 percent. The veteran's claim was based on the severity of his skin condition as manifested by pustules, cysts, inflammation, and ingrown hairs.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depressive disorder, xerotic eczema and dyschromia, constipation, and a respiratory disorder. The appeals were based on new evidence that reopened previously denied claims.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's tinea pedis, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the symptoms described.

The Board has granted an increased disability evaluation of 50% for PTSD from January 18, 1994 to September 24, 2000 and a 100% disability rating for PTSD beginning on September 25, 2000.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and granted it, based on new evidence submitted since the previous denial in November 1994.

The veteran's claimed right wrist disability and skin conditions were not found to be service-connected or due to undiagnosed illness in the Persian Gulf War. The Board denied these claims.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current back disability or skin condition to his active service, and thus denied both claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for twisted ankles and legs, a pulled Achilles tendon, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and an initial compensable evaluation for the removal of his left great toenail. The claim for frostbite of the feet was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by service-connected conditions, and therefore denied both his claim for service connection for the cause of death and his eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35. The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's heart disease to any incident or condition during active military service.

The Board denied service connection for sinusitis, multiple allergies and turbinate surgery, acne keloidosis nuchae, psuedofolliculitis barbae, and dyshydrotic eczema. The claim for headaches was also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen it.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the evidence does not show constant itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. The disability is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his dyshydrotic eczema and service connection for PTSD. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating, as there was no evidence of ulcerations, extensive exfoliation, crusting, or systemic manifestations. For PTSD, the Board noted that the veteran's claimed in-service stressors were not supported by credible evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected skin disorder, rated as tinea pedis, tinea corporis, and eczema. The current rating is 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder is related to his military service, while chloracne was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for PTSD and dyshydrotic eczema with blistering of hands and feet.,PTSD was granted, effective from December 28, 1995.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for conjunctivitis, left shoulder arthritis and bursitis, and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative discs with spondylolisthesis was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin conditions (herpes simplex and pseudofolliculitis barbae) do not warrant an initial compensable evaluation, and his lumbosacral strain does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.