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

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder and higher ratings for tinnitus, PFB, PTSD, and knee disabilities. It granted separate 10 percent ratings for left and right knee extension limitations as of January 9, 2020. The claims for intertrigo, gastrointestinal disorders, TDIU, and an earlier effective date for DEA were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, low back condition, blurred vision, and headaches were denied. However, the claim for a 10 percent evaluation for epilepsy was granted.

The appeal to reverse or revise a May 1976 rating decision, which denied service connection for a skin rash, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) is dismissed. The Board found that the May 1976 rating decision was not final and assigned an earlier effective date of July 17, 1975, for an award of service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and allergic dermatitis.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed all issues related to increased ratings for dermatitis, PTSD, feeding/eating disorder, and claims for service connection for hearing loss and plantar fasciitis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, scars, and a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but granted it for right hip disability and assigned a 20 percent rating for right knee instability. Some issues were remanded.

The Board granted the appeal, restoring the Veteran's foot disability rating to 50 percent and reinstating special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate effective May 1, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial, compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with hidradenitis suppurativa. The evidence did not show that the conditions met the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 11, 2019 is granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Board could not determine if the veteran's conditions impaired his ability to work.

The veteran was granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a separate rating of 10 percent for left knee instability. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted starting from December 31, 2015. The issue of TDIU prior to this date was remanded.

The veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for chloracne prior to May 17, 2021, but denied a higher rating after that date.

The Board remanded the claim for a VA examination to determine the severity of PFB based on disfigurement. The Veteran's contention that his PFB should be evaluated based on disfigurement was not properly addressed.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, left knee condition, right knee condition, and eczema were dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely appeal.

The Board dismissed claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae residual anterior neck scars and depressive disorder due to chronic pain syndrome with MDD-like episode as they were already granted. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis was withdrawn. The claim for a compensable disability rating for corneal scar of the right eye was denied. All other issues related to service connection were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for pustular acne, stating that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for folliculitis was denied, but the claim for service connection for sleep apnea was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore prior ratings for eczema and acne with scarring, finding the reductions proper.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral tinea pedis was denied because the condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.