I'm not sure if I should reopen my 0% rated folliculitis (They gave it a 7899-7806 diagnostic code) for increase, or file a new claim for dermatitis/excema (code 7806).
Brief Summary: Initially claimed skin rashes, They came and went on various parts of my body during active duty which was medically documented.
When the C&P exam took place The Dermatology examiner noted that forehead and temple rashes were in remission and that both buttocks had rashes that were less than 5% of the body. I was awarded service connection at the 0 percentage rate.
That was around 8 years ago..the rashes kept resurfacing on various parts of my body since then.
More recently I have been experiencing more widespread breakouts that have covered large areas..i.e whole leg, whole trunk etc..
I have been treated for these more severe reoccurrences at the VA with topical corticosteroid creams and steroid injections. I also have had my wife take pictures.
The skin condition has been diagnosed as various different things..folliculitis, excema, dermatitis and psoriasis!
I am leaning towards reopening the 0% and requesting an increase in rating due to increased severity.
What approach should I take? Thanks for any and all input!