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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating higher than 30% for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The decision was based on evidence showing less than 5 percent of the body area affected and no systemic therapy required.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of left knee disability and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to inadequate medical opinions.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was denied. The claim for service connection for sinusitis was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for migraine and seborrheic dermatitis. The Veteran will undergo new examinations to correct errors in previous evaluations.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions but remanded others for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pansinusitis was dismissed. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral tinea pedis was denied. Claims for irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, rhinitis, and asthma were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal to restore a 10 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), confirming the reduction to a noncompensable (0 percent) rating effective June 1, 2022.

The appeal for service connection of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is remanded. The Board needs more evidence, including private treatment records and VA records.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's back condition, left knee strain, right knee strain, PTSD, Bipolar II disorder, and alcohol use disorder. It also denied entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU). However, it remanded the issue of an initial compensable rating for seborrheic dermatitis.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of skin cancer, including various related conditions. The decision was based on inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, GAD with panic attacks, and alcohol use disorder was granted. The claims for asthma, GERD, right knee degenerative arthritis, and eczema were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of tinea pedis due to inadequate medical examination. The Veteran will undergo a new exam during an active stage of the condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The decision does not affect the right of an eligible person to take the Veteran's place to continue the appeal on the pending claims.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings were dismissed because the veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals.

The veteran is granted an effective date of February 24, 2005 for service connection of GERD but denied earlier dates and ratings for bilateral foot dermatitis.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for psoriasis starting January 1, 2022. The issue of a higher rating is being remanded for further evaluation.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

All appeals were dismissed because the veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) because the veteran's condition did not result in characteristic lesions, disfigurement, or scarring, and did not require treatment.