Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has directed further development due to VCAA notice deficiencies and the need for medical opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy. The case is remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating for his service-connected back disability or tinea cru, and also determined that he was not entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims were denied, with the exception of his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The remaining claims were either not granted or are pending further review.

The Veteran's appeal to establish the timeliness of his NOD with the August 2008 rating decision is granted. The case is REMANDED for issuance of a SOC addressing the merits of the service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing VA examinations to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran was diagnosed with contact dermatitis in service, but does not have a current disability of contact dermatitis for VA compensation purposes. The Board finds that the Veteran's recent assertion of flare-ups prior to or during adjudication is not credible and concludes there is no evidence of a current condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a skin disorder, specifically chloracne. The claim is now substantiated as chloracne is presumptively associated with herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's skin conditions, acid reflux disorder, and vision problems are all found to be related to his active duty service. However, the Veteran's claims for athlete's foot and jock itch were not supported by credible evidence of current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a videoconference hearing due to the Veteran's request and is willing to appear in person.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected eczematous and seborrheic dermatitis. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for tinea pedis and fibromyalgia, as well as his claim for service connection for sebaceous cysts. The decision found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for tinea pedis or an increased disability rating for fibromyalgia. Service connection for sebaceous cysts was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and service personnel records.

The Veteran's PFB was granted a 10 percent evaluation effective December 14, 2011. His bilateral foot disability has been rated as moderately severe and is currently assigned a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae was rated at 10 percent prior to February 23, 2012 and granted a 30 percent rating effective from that date.,For the period after February 23, 2012, the Veteran's right foot condition with tendonitis of the extensor tendons and pes planus with bunions was rated at 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's skin condition involves abnormal texture, hyperpigmentation, and scarring on his neck, chin, and cheeks.

The Veteran's skin disability, including tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and onychomycosis, has been manifested by near-constant use of systemic therapy since June 2, 2009. The Board grants a 60 percent rating for the Veteran's skin disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for folliculitis of the scalp and right shoulder disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment.

The Board finds that a skin disorder of the left leg, diagnosed as tinea pedis and onychomycosis, was incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and opinions regarding his peripheral neuropathy, skin disorders, and hypertension.