Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for dyshydrosis is granted, while his claims for hallux valgus, pes planus, tinea pedis, and xerosis are denied.

The Board denied service connection for amelanotic melanoma and diverticulitis, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to service or any presumptive exposure. The Veteran's chloracne was found not to be related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's skin rash, post-operative residuals of left inguinal hernia, and OCD are currently rated as they were originally granted service connection. The Board finds that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and chest fungus growth are related to his service. He does not have a current diagnosis of tuberculosis.,The Veteran's asthma is not related to his service, but he has a strong family history of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted. The claim for a right foot rash was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for service-connected skin disorders (bilateral tinea pedis and bilateral great toe onchyomytosis) was denied by the RO. The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical records, arrange for an examination, and consider whether staged ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's service connection claims for pes planus, recurrent skin rash disability (including acne and tinea pedia), and right hand residual scarring are all granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, without consideration of his age or non-service connected disabilities, prevent the Veteran from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for acne keloidalis, folliculitis was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disability (PTSD) and skin condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the Veteran's skin conditions are related to his service-connected boils.

The Veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis was initially evaluated as noncompensable from February 26, 2001 to January 2, 2005. As of January 3, 2005, the VA assigned a compensable evaluation of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA dermatological evaluation and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a recurrent skin disorder is pending.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for contact dermatitis and latex allergy was granted based on direct evidence showing the conditions were present during his military service. The effective date is set at July 29, 2002.

The Veteran's skin disorder is being remanded for additional examination and evidence collection to determine if it is related to his service, specifically exposure to radiation. The current record does not provide sufficient information to make a determination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of exposure to chemicals and respiratory disorder, claimed as asthma, sinus, shortness of breath, cough, including as due to herbicide and asbestos exposure. The remaining claims are pending.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including verification of herbicide exposure and consideration of the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, non-compensable service-connected disabilities is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's low back strain and cervical strain have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with no additional disability or aggravation considered.,The Veteran's nummular eczema and tinea pedis have resulted in minimal disability. The Veteran's traumatic headaches have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms as of May 1, 2012.