Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including medical examinations and records.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for atrophic scars of the right temple and posterior scalp, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's other service-connected conditions have not been rated higher.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 50 percent initial rating, and his diabetes mellitus has been granted a 20 percent initial rating. The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and chloracne have all been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right foot degenerative arthritis, a skin disorder, residuals of removal of the right ovary, and depression. The Board found that there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and unguium have been rated at 10 percent since the initial grant of service connection. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current manifestations.

The Board has determined that there is no current evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder (depression) or skin condition (eczema), and thus service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder, including psoriasis, did not begin during service and is not otherwise shown to be causally related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to appear for a requested personal hearing. The issues of service connection are pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder, including neurodermatitis, was incurred during her active military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including additional evaluations and medical opinions regarding his bilateral hearing loss and psoriasis.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right knee injury. The Veteran's skin disorder is currently under review.

The Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder results in loss of use of a creative organ, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cover more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas.

The Board has determined that service connection for stasis dermatitis of the feet is warranted based on evidence showing an in-service injury and current disability.

The Veteran's psoriasis is found to be etiologically related to exposure to Agent Orange during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including acne, bilateral foot pain, high cholesterol, hypertension, and a psychiatric disorder have been denied. The claim for service connection for acne was previously denied due to it being a preexisting condition not aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for dental trauma of additional teeth and remanded the issue of an increased rating for PFB.

The Board found that tinea pedis was incurred in active service and granted service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence to support a finding of service connection for the Veteran's bilateral foot/ankle disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's skin disorder of the feet.

The Board found no evidence of a skin disorder on the hands during service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.