Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a DRO hearing and obtaining VA treatment records. Additionally, the Veteran needs to be scheduled for VA examinations of his right knee, wrist, back, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder (claimed as psoriasis), to include as due to herbicide exposure, is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's GERD has been rated at 30 percent since the appeal period began, and his eczema dyshidrosis was also granted service connection with a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service connection for cellulitis, right foot was granted. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD with alcohol abuse prior to March 31, 2014, was also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eczema and whether it is related to his service-connected chronic adjustment disorder.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has been manifested by topical creams and oral medication, but no systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs. The current rating of 10% is appropriate as the condition affects less than 20 percent of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Veteran's PFB with consequent scarring is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating due to marked limitation of motion.,The Veteran's right fourth finger disability is currently rated as noncompensable, and there is no evidence provided in the record suggesting it warrants a compensable rating.

The Board is remanding the case for further development due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and potential secondary skin condition.

The Veteran's PFB and cystic acne have been rated at 30 percent each since July 18, 2012. The current ratings are not higher.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and dermatophytosis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability, including chloracne, as the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his in-service treatment and exposure. The VA examiner found no evidence linking the current skin conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was granted. The claims for service connection for a skin condition to include tinea cruris, low back disability, and headaches remain pending.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disability of the hands, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing eczema did not increase in severity during his periods of active service and that there was no evidence of a current skin disability related to service.

The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee is not related to his service, as it was a self-limiting condition. The Board finds that he does not have current sinusitis and thus cannot establish service connection for this issue.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with venous stasis dermatitis of the lower extremities (formerly tinea cruris) which is currently present. However, his in-service rash was resolved.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to pursue and maintain gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disabilities, including skin cancer, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, were not incurred or aggravated by active service and are not disabilities presumed to be related to exposure to herbicides. As a result, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea, skin disorders, and hypertension.

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae has not been shown to meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations. The condition affects less than 5% of his entire body and exposed areas, without requiring systemic therapy.