Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and denied the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hyperlipidemia, an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for eczema, and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for COPD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several issues related to her left knee, right knee, left ankle, right ankle, and low back disabilities.

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for left toe hallux valgus but denied a higher rating for eczema prior to June 18, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for athlete's foot, tinea pedis, a lumbar spine disorder, depression as secondary to nonservice-connected conditions, left and right foot disorders, left knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to the lack of evidence showing current diagnoses at any time during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for psoriasis and eczema as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for left achilles tendonitis was dismissed due to an impermissible concurrent election, and the claim for tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a disability picture outside the norm.

The Board denied service connection for unexplained weight loss/weight gain and an initial compensable rating for folliculitis, but remanded the claims for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantial, gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a late filing of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for scars residual of dog bite right hand, dermatitis, right shoulder and adhesive/latex skin allergy, infertility, residuals of left ovary dermoid cyst surgery with scars, and complete loss of sense of smell (Phantosmia).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation prior to August 11, 2025, and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter for tinea versicolor.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, tinea pedis and onychomycosis, and migraine headaches.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, hemorrhoids, and a thoracic spine disorder. Service connection was granted for hypertension, and an initial rating of 30 percent was assigned for irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), but granted service connection for left sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia, right sciatic radicular pain and paresthesia, and right shoulder pain.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine whether the Veteran's bilateral foot conditions, including pes planus, tinea pedis, and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, are related to his active service or have been aggravated by it.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal regarding increased rating for asthma and COPD, compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis, and service connection for a left hip condition.

The Board granted initial ratings of 30 percent for trigeminal neuralgia and 40 percent for both left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied an increased rating for contact dermatitis. An earlier effective date was also granted for the right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae to obtain a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right knee tendonitis, right lower extremity sciatica, left lower extremity sciatica, and acne as further development is needed to determine their etiology.