Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has reinstated the effective date of September 3, 2005 for service connection of atopic dermatitis and asthma as it was correctly determined that the Veteran's original claim had been filed within one year of her discharge.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, CAD, tinnitus, malaria, scar from shrapnel wound, and tinea pedis.

The Veteran's cystic acne with PFB of the scalp, occiput, beard, face, back and coccyx is currently rated at 30 percent. The RO increased this rating to 30 percent effective November 28, 2011.,The Veteran's keloids of the scalp and neck are currently rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's tension headache disorder is service-connected as it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD. The skin disorders of the feet and ankles, including chloracne, are not service-connected.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for tinea pedis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active service, and he has a current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and gout. His skin conditions are also related to his period of service.

The Veteran's residuals of skin cancer are related to his active duty service.,The fungal infection tinea unguium (onychomycosis) is related to the Veteran's active duty service. The loss of the left great toenail, including as secondary to tinea unguium (onychomycosis), is also related to his active duty service.,There is no evidence that the loss of the left great toenail is related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's skin condition, specifically episodic tinea pedis of the left foot, is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service. The issue will be reconsidered after the examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for chloracne, finding new and material evidence. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange in Thailand and to provide a dermatology examination to assess his skin disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder of the lower extremities, including dermatitis and residuals of burns to the legs, is being remanded due to incomplete evidence. The VA will review the case after receiving additional information from the Veteran.

The Veteran's skin condition is granted service connection, and his sleep apnea is rated at 50%.

The Veteran is not entitled to SMC benefits because his tuberculosis has been inactive and he is currently receiving a higher monthly payment for his skin disorder.

The Veteran is found to have eczema that likely began during his service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the initial compensable disability rating for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae with allergic diathesis and skin eruptions. The claims for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus are being remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema of the hands, finding that it is at least as likely as not present on an off basis since service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for cystic acne and facial scarring has been granted, with a current effective date of October 7, 2009. The Veteran is currently rated at 60 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, fungus of the left hand, and onychomycosis with tinea pedis of the feet and right hand were denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims.,There is no current diagnosis or evidence of a service-connected condition in any of the issues.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic skin disability, diagnosed as atopic dermatitis, is not related to his service in the military. The right eye condition was currently manifested by normal visual acuity and no incapacitating episodes.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current skin disability related to his military service, including Leishmaniasis and stasis dermatitis.

The VA denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that his current condition is not related to any in-service exposure or disease.