Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a new VA dermatological examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a speech impairment/impediment, claimed as functional impairment of speech, is denied. The Board finds that there is no evidence of record showing the Veteran has a current disability characterized by speech impairment/impediment or a functional impairment involving speech. Additionally, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment provided at Grays Harbor Hospital beginning on March 27, 2009 are granted due to the emergent nature of his condition and the unfeasibility of using VA facilities.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to effective dates prior to November 17, 2004 for service connection were denied as the records submitted by him in conjunction with his current claim did not support earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to an inextricably intertwined issue of service connection for coronary artery disease, claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The case will be returned to the Board after resolving this matter.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae covers at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent of the face and neck. The claim for a compensable rating is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's vocational rehabilitation training at INSEAD in France was unique and not available in the United States, preventing him from attending due to personal hardship. The criteria for vocational rehabilitation training outside the United States have been met.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and tinea cruris have been rated at 10 percent since August 31, 2010. The condition has been in reasonably good control with topical treatment.

The Board has determined that the decision is being remanded due to incomplete records and requests for further development of the claims file.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and examinations. The issues include chronic bronchitis, a chronic skin disorder (dermatophytosis and psoriasis), and an increased evaluation for headaches.

The Veteran's ichthyosis vulgaris, pruritis, tinea cruris, and intertrigo are found to be related to his service. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's psoriasis is attributable to his active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin disability, diagnosed as chloracne and large plaque parapsoriasis, was found to not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current 30 percent rating due to its severity.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for seborrheic dermatitis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is more likely than not related to his active duty service. The claim of reopening the hypertension claim was also granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae and flat feet.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for her service-connected ulnar neuropathy and lichen simplex eczema are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acne, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, and bilateral flat feet were denied.,There is no indication that any of these conditions are service-connected or related to exposure to specific environmental factors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected seborrheic dermatitis was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective from August 16, 2010.