Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's nummular eczematous dermatitis involves at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body. The condition meets the criteria for a 10% rating under the VA Rating Schedule.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining and associating unretouched color photographs taken during a July 2011 VA examination with his claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's increased disability rating claim for tinea cruris of the right thigh and scrotum is denied as his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted as a direct service connection, and the VA determined that he had not been diagnosed with PTSD at the time of his death.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral pes planus was granted as a direct service connection, based on evidence indicating it was related to combat injuries during service.,The Veteran's claim for spinal disorder was granted as a direct service connection, due to old trauma and a nexus to combat service.,The Veteran's claim for seborrheic dermatitis was denied as there was no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange or any event during service.,The Veteran's claim for left knee disorder was granted as a direct service connection, based on evidence indicating he had arthritis due to old trauma.

The Veteran's service-connected acne vulgaris of the face and neck with fungus on feet is rated at 30 percent, while his service-connected basal cell carcinoma of the chin is rated at 10 percent. The claims for psychiatric disorder, TDIU, and initial compensable evaluation for acne vulgaris are being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back strain and tinnitus, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disorder (other than psoriasis), including angioedema, as due to an undiagnosed illness. The Board found that the Veteran's angioedema is not related to his active service and did not arise from exposure to Gulf War operations.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal for service connection for a skin disability, manifested by acne vulgaris and/or chloracne, to include as a residual of exposure to herbicides during active service. The Board has dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of pulmonary fibrosis was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his current condition is related to military service. For the skin conditions, the issue remains pending as VA has yet to clearly state whether actinic keratoses were previously service connected.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for cystic acne with adenitis suppurativa of the axillae, to include on an extra-schedular basis pursuant to 38 C.F.R. � 3.321(b).

The Board found no evidence of a chronic skin disorder in service and concluded that the Veteran's current dermatitis is not related to his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has not reached a final decision on their merits. The Veteran's tuberculosis was denied as not having been incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for acne and found that new evidence supports a finding of aggravation, but does not establish service connection due to lack of clear evidence. The Veteran's current skin conditions are related to his service-connected acne.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings for residuals of a fractured lateral base of the right first metatarsal and tinea cruris.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis was received on April 16, 1962. The effective date of the award is set at April 16, 1962.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and issuing a statement of the case regarding the effective date issue.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for atopic dermatitis, as the preexisting condition was not aggravated by service. The Appellant's skin disorder is presumed to have existed prior to his active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of sarcoidosis, left knee retropatellar syndrome, left mid-femur scar, and exostosis (bone spur) of the left mid-femur. The decision also noted that the Veteran's sarcoidosis was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied service connection for chloracne and intermittent claudication of the legs, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's contact dermatitis has been rated at 60 percent from June 21, 2006 to July 11, 2007.,From July 12, 2007 onwards, the Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for his contact dermatitis.