Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2002

The Board has granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, and the issue of reopening the pes planus claim is no longer before the Board.

The veteran's neurodermatitis is rated at 50 percent, the highest possible rating under VA guidelines.

The veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is currently rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 7806. The Board found that the evidence did not show any exfoliation, exudation, or itching involving an exposed surface or extensive area.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected low back disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, and his right knee and dermatitis disabilities do not warrant ratings higher than 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected hypertension and dermatitis, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected chronic tinea pedis and neurodermatitis of the groin warranted a 10 percent evaluation, which was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for dermatitis and peripheral neuropathy, both claimed as a result of exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence submitted since the previous decisions did not provide new or material evidence to support these claims.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinea pedis and cruris, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's skin disorder, diagnosed as chronic recurrent folliculitis, was not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing its onset during his military service. The propriety of the initial rating for joint and muscle pain, headaches, and sleep disturbance due to undiagnosed illness has been denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, headaches, skin condition, and prostate condition are all service-connected based on direct evidence.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board determined that the veteran's papular acne, claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure, was not incurred or aggravated during active service and denied his claim.

The veteran's service-connected tinea pedis, onychomycosis, and ichthyosis have been rated as 30 percent disabling. The initial rating for the umbilical hernia remains at noncompensable.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were partially granted. The rating for psoriasis with eczema craquele was increased to 30% from May 11, 2000. The rating for right CTS and left ankle sprain remained at noncompensable (10%) levels. The veteran's claim for an increased rating of her left CTS was granted.

The veteran's patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right and left knees are characterized by full range of motion, with no significant arthritic changes. The veteran is denied a compensable initial rating for his bilateral knee conditions.,The veteran's tinea versicolor of the face, ears, and toes is characterized by scaling, flaking, and itching, as well as mild facial pigmentation. He is denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent.