Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including tinea versicolor and intertrigo, is denied as the evidence does not establish that his condition was incurred in or related to active duty service, particularly exposure to herbicides. His peripheral neuropathy claims are also denied as they do not meet the criteria for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected dermatitis and its impact on his HIV infection. The claim will be reconsidered based on this additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal primarily concerns ratings for various service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, GERD, neck and low back disabilities, radiculopathies, acne scarring, circumcision residuals, and chicken pox. The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to increased ratings in some cases but not others.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an adequate VA examination and additional development of the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and an initial rating for his headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for spondylosis L5-S1 with spondylolisthesis L4-L5 was granted, and he is now rated at 20 percent. His dermatitis and lichen simplex chronicus were also granted an initial compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it was continuous since his last period of active service.,The Veteran's depressive disorder is service-connected as it is due to his service-connected hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is at least as likely as not related to service, while his hypertension does not appear to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chest pain, specifically costochondritis, is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.,The Board also found that the Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as eczema, was incurred during his active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's post-coital mild dermatitis of the penis is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury or incident in service. The Board has determined that service connection for this condition is not warranted.

The Veteran's migraines are related to her active duty service and she is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,For his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with depressive features, the Board finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating from July 5, 2007.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinea pedis (foot fungus), cervical degenerative disc disease, a back condition, and hand fungus have all been denied. The Veteran does not meet the threshold criteria for a current disability in any of these conditions as per VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, finding that the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his pre-existing psoriasis, which in turn caused or aggravated his psoriatic arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder impingement has been withdrawn. The claims for compensable initial ratings for lumbar degenerative disc disease, right knee strain, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing conditions worsened during active duty. The claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypertension, and tinea corporis remain pending as new evidence was not received to reopen them.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae and bilateral sacroiliitis have been denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's dermatophytosis (claimed as jungle rot) is currently rated at 10 percent, effective July 24, 2013. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of systemic therapy or affected area exceeding 20%.

The Veteran's hearing loss is rated as noncompensable, and the tinea or pityriasis versicolor condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Both issues were denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.