Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The veteran's appeals of the claims for increased ratings were dismissed as he withdrew his requests for these issues in September 2001.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its current manifestations.

The Board denied service connection for acute or subacute peripheral neuropathy and chloracne as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, finding no clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected dermatitis, finding that the disability picture more closely approximates the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.

Service connection for residuals of an eye injury, skin disability of the feet (jungle rot), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to Agent Orange exposure was denied.,The veteran's service records do not show any evidence of these conditions during or after his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for hepatitis C and a 10 percent rating for multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities. The veteran was currently rated at 30 percent for hepatitis C under Diagnostic Code 7345.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed skin disorders and bilateral knee disability are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and her military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 26, 1998, for the assignment of increased compensation for his service-connected eczema and folliculitis.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The appeal regarding the denial of service connection for multiple skin disorders was also denied.

The Board has granted a 50 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected tinea pedis with infected nails and groin, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for such a rating due to ulceration, extensive exfoliation, crusting, systemic manifestations, and exceptionally repugnant skin condition.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis in January 1963, finding that the veteran's condition did not result from disease or injury incurred in service and there was no medical evidence linking his psoriasis to an incident of service.

The Board denied service connection for a pituitary adenoma and its associated symptoms, including headaches. However, the Board granted service connection for an undiagnosed skin disorder on the basis of undiagnosed illness during service in the Persian Gulf. The effective date for the 20% evaluation for left knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament repair was also granted.

The veteran's skin disorders of the feet and recurrent hives are presumed to be due to an undiagnosed illness incurred in service. However, his numbness of hands and feet is also presumed to be due to an undiagnosed illness, but there was no evidence linking this condition specifically to service.

The Board denied service connection for night sweats, flat feet, and a compensable rating for tinea pedis. The veteran's claims were not supported by medical evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for reopening his service connection claims for hypertension with coronary artery disease, psoriasis, and lumbosacral strain due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for an annual clothing allowance as his outergarments are not irreparably damaged by medication or a prosthetic/orthopedic appliance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for dermatitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected skin disorder (dermatophytosis) warrants a 30 percent evaluation, and his claim for service connection for hypertension is denied.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae warrants a 30 percent evaluation, effective from February 5, 1997.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disorders affecting his feet were present prior to service and did not undergo a permanent increase in severity during service, thus denying service connection.