Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including chloracne and hidradenitis suppurativa, claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The decision found that there was no evidence of a nexus between the disorders and the veteran's active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for mild seborrheic dermatitis of the chest and nonspecific dermatitis of the feet, as well as his claim for secondary service connection for aching joints, weakness and fatigue to malaria. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for psoriasis, which was previously denied in December 1981.

The veteran's service-connected hemorrhoids and left wrist sprain have been granted compensable evaluations. Service connection for neck strain has also been established, but the other issues remain unresolved.

The veteran's skin disorder, including multiple lipomas and tinea cruris, has been rated as a noncompensable rating for many years. The RO has now granted a 10 percent evaluation based on the current manifestations of his service-connected skin disorders.

The veteran is entitled to vocational rehabilitation training due to her service-connected disabilities and employment handicap.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Board has granted increased disability evaluations for the veteran's service-connected low back disorder and furunculosis (abscess), hidradenitis suppurative, and cystic acne. The total disability rating on the basis of individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims of service connection for allergic dermatitis and sinusitis are not well grounded. As such, these claims have been denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before a member of the Board at the RO. The veteran must take no further action unless otherwise notified.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection for sinus disorder and tinea pedis (left foot) were not well grounded. The claim for initial compensable evaluations for nasal polyps and soft tissue mass of the right hand was also denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or functional impairment.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal before a decision was made.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected skin disability, diagnosed as neurodermatitis, effective from March 1, 1996.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, specifically chloracne, as secondary to Agent Orange exposure due to lack of evidence demonstrating the condition was present within one year of separation and no current diagnosis.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tinea pedis and tinea cruris, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claim of service connection for a recurrent skin disorder was denied due to lack of evidence. The issue of service connection based on exposure to herbicides remains unresolved as the veteran has not been diagnosed with any presumptive diseases.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of September 3, 1996 for service connection of chloracne. The decision stated that the earliest possible effective date is September 3, 1996 as it was the date the claim was received.

The veteran's eczematoid dermatitis is manifested by skin rashes involving an exposed surface and fairly extensive area, but there is no exudation or constant itching, extensive lesions or marked disfigurement. The Board finds that a rating in excess of 10 percent evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the service-connected eczematoid dermatitis, which is more than the current 10 percent rating. The condition affects both hands and other areas of the body.