Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current skin disability, and a request for additional medical records is made.

The Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) has not been shown to affect at least five percent of his entire body or exposed areas, and no intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs have been required. Therefore, the claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings and service connection are not fully addressed due to a lack of VA examinations, particularly regarding his skin conditions, foot disabilities, back disability, and psychiatric disorder. The Board is remanding these issues for further development.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for dermatitis, claimed as a skin condition on the chest, back, and hands, is dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, including as due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not establish that the Veteran’s current skin condition is related to his military service or to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance for his left knee brace was denied because the evidence did not document continued use of the device, including no sign of recent maintenance or replacement.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's need for aid and attendance began on September 11, 2009, due to her severe physical and mental disabilities caused by a Staph infection. As of this date, she required regular assistance from another person.

The Veteran is granted an annual VA clothing allowance for the year 2015 due to use of skin medications (Melaquin HP 4% Cream and Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Lotion). The other claims are denied.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection of Acne and assigned a rating of 20 percent.

The Board has granted the claim for service connection of acne and assigned a rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for acne due to burn pit exposure, finding no direct evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection of Acne and a rating in excess of 0 percent.

The Veteran's hallux valgus of the left foot existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. The Veteran is denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.,The Veteran’s pseudofolliculitis barbae has been diagnosed, but there is no credible evidence suggesting it was incurred in service. The Veteran's skin condition is therefore not service-connected.

The Board has reopened the previously denied service connection claim for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) and granted it on the merits, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support a finding of in-service onset and current disability.

Service connection is granted for left knee disability, left ankle disability, and right shoulder disability. The Veteran's hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2 are rated as appropriate. Service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is denied for tinea versicolor of the face and head, right elbow disability, and left wrist disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acne, due to exposure to burn pits during service, is granted.

The Veteran's skin disease, tinea versicolor, has affected less than 20 percent of his entire body and exposed areas. As a result, he is not entitled to a compensable rating.