Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

For the period prior to October 29, 2014, a rating of 60 percent for service-connected eczema is granted. For the period from October 29, 2014 and thereafter, a higher rating for eczema is denied.

The Board found no error in the June 2009 rating decision's calculation of the combined total rating of 60 percent and denied the Veteran's claim for a higher combined rating.

The Veteran is granted service connection for a skin disorder, presumed due to his Vietnam-era herbicide exposure. The Board also grants service connection for PTSD based on credible testimony of in-service stressors.,For the left knee and hearing loss claims, these are being remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder, including folliculitis and MRSA, is not causally or etiologically related to active service, and specifically not caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's acne vulgaris scarring of the head, face, or neck is rated at 50 percent under Code 7800 due to visible or palpable tissue loss and asymmetry. The other issues related to acne scars are not compensably disabling.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disorder, and increased ratings for seborrheic dermatitis of the face, neck, and scalp, and superficial acne of the chest, upper back, and shoulder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection based on his in-service knee injury, and denied both skin disability claims as well.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, as well as increased ratings for other conditions. Additional development is needed to obtain complete STRs and SPRs, conduct a VA examination, and provide the Veteran with an SOC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle pain and tinea versicolor, as well as an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, have been withdrawn.

The Veteran's eczema of the hands and feet has not met the criteria for a compensable rating prior to October 4, 2016 or any increased rating thereafter.

The Veteran's skin condition, including eczema, is not shown to have onset during or be related to his active service. The Board finds no evidence linking the current skin condition to his military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance was denied because he does not have service-connected disabilities that affect his ankles, wrists, or skin. His use of medication and wrist braces did not cause damage to his clothing.

The Veteran's skin disorder is being remanded for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his skin disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete information and need for a comprehensive examination of the Veteran's employment capacity given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is found to be related to his active duty service. The issue of service connection for PTSD has been remanded due to the need for a new examination and opinion.

The Veteran's eczema is not service connected as it was not caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as her service-connected disabilities did not result in such needs.

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at 10 percent, and his PFB is rated at 60 percent. The TDIU claim was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea pedis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as it covered less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas. The claim is therefore denied.