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

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this appeal.

The Board denied a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the evidence did not show that the Veteran had PFB of at least 5 percent of the entire body and he has not been under any treatment during the last 12 months.

The Board remands the claims for chlamydia and contact dermatitis, bilateral hands, to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying the Veteran's right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and service connection for metatarsalgia (foot pain) (Morton's disease) (plantar fasciitis (also claimed as foot problems) was dismissed. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted an initial 60 percent rating for psoriasis, a 20 percent rating for left shoulder psoriatic arthritis, and other ratings ranging from 10 to 40 percent for various psoriatic arthritic conditions of the hands and knees. The claims for service connection for multiple disabilities were remanded.

The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran, and therefore, the claim for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected psoriasiform dermatitis is dismissed.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a skin disorder, to include pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and/or residual scarring/disfigurement, as further development is necessary.

The Board granted an effective date of January 14, 2019, for the award of service connection for eczema.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for acne and a 40 percent rating for TBI, but remanded the claims for higher ratings for knee strain with bone spur, left knee strain, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for acne, higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and PTSD, and a higher rating for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial compensable rating for scars of the head, face, or neck.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for tinea pedis to obtain a more adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded claims for lumbar disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and tinea versicolor due to missing service treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the evidence did not show characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent of the entire body affected or exposed areas affected.

The Board granted service connection for non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) due to herbicide exposure during service, but denied a compensable rating for tinea pedis and service connection for a right foot condition.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and denied service connection for dermatitis with eczema and psoriasis.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including left hip, knee, TMJ, and shoulder conditions due to a lack of evidence supporting their relation to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected ischemic heart disease, finding that the current 30 percent rating was appropriate. The skin condition issue was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to be conducted during an active phase of tinea pedis.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to November 13, 2013, for service connection for bilateral tinea pedis and pes cavus.