Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial evaluation in excess of the assigned noncompensable ratings for most conditions, except for a 20 percent evaluation for left shoulder impingement status post surgery.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims for service connection for herniated lumbar disc with radiculopathy, chronic tinea pedis (claimed as jungle rot), and pseudofolliculitis barbae. As such, these claims remain denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's skin disability, including psoriasis and dermatitis. The case is therefore being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that her cervical spine disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and her right breast scar did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with associated complications, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for eczematoid dermatitis and service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for either disability, as there was no credible evidence linking them to active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete development of his records and failure to attend scheduled VA examinations.

The Veteran's chronic skin disease, including solar keratosis and recurrent acne vulgaris, was determined to have developed as a result of his active service. The Board found that the condition did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the nature and probable etiology of any nasal disability or residuals of nasal trauma. The Veteran's service connection claim for tinea pedis and onychomycosis and right eye condition will also be addressed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing VCAA notice.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of bilateral plantar warts, folliculitis, and seborrhoeic dermatitis were denied. The claim for sinusitis with frontal headaches was granted. Claims for cervical spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and otitis media are pending.

The Veteran's skin disorder, variously diagnosed as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dermatosis, folliculitis, and dermatitis of the face and back is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current manifestations of the condition.