Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to a duty to assist error and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted with an effective date of August 10, 2022. The claims for obesity, hypertension, OSA, diabetes mellitus, and atopic dermatitis with tinea versicolor are remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for acne and scars associated with acne has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's representative.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was characterized by characteristic lesions involving less than 5 percent of the entire body affected, with no exposed areas, and required no more than topical therapy over the previous 12-month period. The Board found that an increased rating is not warranted.,Service connection for a linear penis scar, status post circumcision, was denied as there was no indication of aggravation during service.

The Veteran's compensable rating for service-connected PFB is denied.,An earlier effective date for service-connected PFB is dismissed.,An effective date earlier than June 13, 2022, for the increase to 30% for service-connected left knee PFS is denied.

The appeal regarding service connection for sarcoidosis is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.,Service connection for migraine headaches is granted based on a finding that they are related to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder.,Service connection for CFS is granted due to evidence suggesting it was caused by an undiagnosed illness experienced during the Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, specifically the Persian Gulf War.,Service connection for tinea versicolor is denied as there is no current diagnosis and it did not manifest during active service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates related to his bilateral leg conditions.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating as of October 6, 2011, based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including liver disability, kidney disability, temporomandibular disorder, right hip disability, left hip disability, and left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims were not supported by current diagnoses or evidence of functional impairment.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied for bilateral hearing loss, PFB, PTSD, and chronic migraines.,Service connection for tinnitus is established as the onset of symptoms occurred during active service.

The Veteran's IBS is granted with a 10 percent rating effective May 19, 2024. The Veteran's acne and rhinitis are denied initial compensable ratings. The Veteran's costochondritis is granted with a 10 percent rating.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for left lower extremity (LLE) sciatic radiculopathy and right lower extremity (RLE) sciatic radiculopathy as these conditions were granted on an inferred basis from a separate back disability.,The Board also dismissed the claims for service connection for asbestosis and acne, finding that there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for dermatitis, granted service connection for latex allergy and nickel allergy. Other conditions were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his heart disability and diabetes mellitus with nephropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to their combined effects on his physical abilities.

The Veteran's migraines, allergic rhinitis, and PFB with seborrheic dermatitis have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each. The rating for seborrheic dermatitis remains at noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied because the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the hands and feet are rated at 60 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7806. The Board denied separate ratings for these conditions as they affect the same areas of skin.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding no current disability or evidence of a continuity of symptoms since service.

The appeal concerning the disability evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a neck strain is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as he does not meet the criteria under either the schedular or extraschedular standards.

The Veteran's left inguinal hernia is not rated compensable due to lack of functional impairment equivalent to postoperative hernia recurrent, readily reducible, and well supported by truss or belt.,The Veteran's tinea pedis with onychomycosis is rated 10 percent as it covers less than five percent of the total body area.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ingrown toenails, skin conditions of the lower extremities (including tinea pedis and eczema), and a gastric condition (gastritis or GERD) have been granted. The claim for service connection for shingles and epididymitis has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.