Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and those related to asbestos exposure, are denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder and granted service connection for prostatitis, but denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for cystic acne prior to September 28, 2010; and in excess of 30 percent from September 28, 2010 forward.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorder and hearing loss.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psoriasis is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder, eczema, and hemorrhoids are all service-connected. The decision also addressed whether a timely notice of disagreement was filed for her left knee disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current skin conditions to his military service or any presumptive exposure to herbicides. The Board also found that the Veteran's lay assertions were not credible and did not provide sufficient medical evidence to establish a link between his service-connected psychiatric condition and his skin disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing tinea pedis did not undergo a permanent increase in severity during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee osteoarthritis and psoriasis of the hands, shins, and feet, finding that there is at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of these claims.,Both conditions are presumed to have arisen during active military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for folliculitis/rash, hypertension (secondary to PTSD), residuals of left knee injury, disability manifested by muscle aches from shoulder to head, disability manifested by blood in urine and bowel movements, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome/numbness. The decision is based on the lack of credible evidence linking any current skin disease to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with a history of bipolar disorder, along with his other conditions, warrants an increased disability rating and TDIU from October 28, 1993 to June 3, 2008. The Veteran also received SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Veteran's skin condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, is being remanded for additional development as the current VA examination may not have fully addressed his claim and there are recent treatment records that need to be reviewed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea versicolor was reopened, and he is now receiving a compensable rating for chest scars. However, his claims for increased laryngitis with hoarseness, TMJ dysfunction, and aid and attendance were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private and VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his eczematous dermatitis, and scheduling another VA examination to determine the effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, as the evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD and links it to in-service combat stressors.,Service connection for lymphedema of the lower extremities is denied. The current condition is not related to service or secondary to the service-connected residual right thigh scar from shrapnel fragment wounds.,The Veteran's claim for boils is denied. There is no currently diagnosed boil disability.,Service connection for dermatitis and bilateral foot tinea pedis is denied. The current conditions are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including an examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected PFB and whether any manifestations are part and parcel of the condition.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis and bilateral hand disability (psoriatic arthritis) as the evidence did not show a nexus to service.

The Veteran's recurrent skin rash was not found to be related to his service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. Service connection for the condition is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder. However, it did not reach a decision on whether these claims are well-grounded or meritorious.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected scalp folliculitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not show that his condition warrants a higher rating.