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

The appeal for service connection for acne scarring was dismissed because there was no rating decision that could be appealed under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right ankle disability, tinea corporis, and right forearm scars.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression, standing alone, renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his service-connected PTSD with depression, effective June 1, 2016.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinea pedis and tinea unguium, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had onset during her active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae with hidradenitis suppurativa, left axillary scar, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board remands the claim for a rating higher than 30 percent prior to November 25, 2024, for tinea versicolor with pseudofolliculitis barbae due to inadequate VA examination and lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the appeal for further review of new evidence. The Veteran's claims for various conditions and ratings will be re-evaluated.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and bilateral foot pain. The evidence did not show a current disability during or approximate to the filing of the claim.

Service connection for tinea pedis, tinea interdigitum, eczema, and dermatitis is granted. Service connection for lumbar spine disability, right foot injury, left foot injury, and residuals of a right ankle abscess with cellulitis is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and right hip piriformis syndrome.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied. Effective dates for asthma, right shoulder strain, and left shoulder strain were granted starting from October 9, 2020. Claims for earlier effective dates for tinea versicolor and pseudofolliculitis barbae, and higher ratings for cervical spine strain and lumbosacral spine strain with arthritis were denied. Claims for right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, and individual unemployability were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to tinea versicolor. The Veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine if the psychiatric disorder is related to the service-connected skin condition.

The Board denied an earlier effective date and higher ratings for some conditions but remanded decisions on other conditions.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected acneiform lesions because the evidence showed only superficial acne without deep inflammation, scarring, or disfigurement.

The Board denied service connection for head injury, chest pain, and higher ratings for several conditions. It remanded decisions on compensable ratings for inguinal hernia and surgical scar.

The veteran's service-connected chronic dermatitis of the skin has been granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent effective February 25, 2004. The decision is based on the severity and extent of the condition as documented by medical examinations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for eczema was granted, but the claim for a higher rating for sarcoidosis with asthma prior to July 8, 2019 was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected barbae folliculitis because the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was denied. All other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claims for service connection for multiple conditions were denied. The claim for anemia was remanded.