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

The Veteran's service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae has been rated at 30 percent, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if the disability warrants an increased rating.

The Board found that the Veteran's dermatitis of the hands, feet, and groin is not related to his military service or his service-connected seborrhea of the scalp and face.

The Veteran's asthma and toenail fungus were found to be related to service, while the left wrist disability is currently under review.

The Board has granted a 30% rating for the Veteran's eczema, which affects less than 5% of his total body area and exposed areas, requiring intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs.

The Veteran's acne, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss were all found to be service-connected. Acne was aggravated by service, tinnitus first manifested during service, and the Veteran has a current diagnosis of bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's skin disability claims are being remanded for further development, including an updated VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected sycosis barbae and dermatitis of the palms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not submit a timely substantive appeal with regard to his claims for service connection for various conditions. The RO denied these claims in April 2006, and the Veteran was notified of this decision on April 24, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 0 percent for folliculitis, claimed as cutaneous leishmaniasis, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess tinea pedis, and scheduling another VA examination to determine the current severity of hepatitis.

The Veteran's skin disability, including calluses on the hands and feet, is related to his service. However, additional development is needed due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee disability is rated at 10 percent, and his acne is also rated at 10 percent. Both conditions are currently evaluated as the highest possible under their respective diagnostic codes due to lack of additional symptoms warranting higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a broken left leg and denied a compensable rating for tinea pedis with onychomycosis, bilaterally.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an examination and clarification of his condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected furunculosis and folliculitis disabilities.