Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected tinea versicolor and urethritis/prostatitis. The issues on appeal are related to initial evaluations for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right fifth metacarpal fracture and left hand dermatitis were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for either condition.

The Veteran's appeal seeking a compensable disability rating for dermatitis was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran had in-service noise exposure and continuous symptomatology since separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal is being REMANDED to the RO for further development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a dermatological examination.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and arranging for orthopedic and skin examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis of the feet, finding that it does not meet the criteria for any higher evaluation under the applicable VA rating schedule.

Service connection is granted for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB).,Service connection is not granted for an eye disorder.,Service connection is not granted for a left fifth toe disorder.,Service connection is not granted for residuals of circumcision.

The Veteran's combined schedular rating for his service-connected disabilities is 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no current diagnosis of hearing loss or foot disability. The right clavicle rating was found to be appropriate at 10 percent. The tinea versicolor ratings were also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for left elbow disorder, right knee disorder, and tinea cruris.

The Veteran's tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not involve more than 40% of his entire body or exposed areas, and he is not on systemic therapy.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right leg sore and denied service connection for a generalized skin condition, to include tinea versicolor. The Veteran's in-service injury resulted in current hyperpigmentation on the anterolateral surface of his right thigh.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially or materially contributed to by a disability or disease incurred in active military service.

The Veteran's skin disorder (tinea versicolor) is found to have existed since service and is granted service connection. Residuals of uterine perforation are not shown, as the VA examination did not find any evidence of such residuals. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder is also denied.

The Veteran's skin conditions were found during the VA examination, but the examiner opined that they are less likely related to his service. The case is being remanded for another opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disability, loss of sense of taste, and chloracne, all to include as due to exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected tinea versicolor was found to cover at least 5% but less than 20% of the exposed area, warranting an initial compensable disability rating of 10 percent prior to August 25, 2010.

The Board found that the Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is not a chronic condition and did not establish service connection as it was not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right ankle chip fracture residuals and pseudofolliculitis barbae with seborrhea dermatitis were denied by the Board. The rating for right ankle chip fracture residuals was found not to meet criteria for a higher rating, while the skin disorder claim resulted in a 30 percent rating from March 9, 2006 until March 24, 2009.