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

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae is being remanded due to the need to obtain information about the qualifications of the February 2020 VA examiner who provided an examination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, residual of pseudofolliculitis barbae, is remanded due to the inadequacy of the February 2020 VA examination and the need for additional information regarding scars and areas affected by hyperpigmentation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including loss of bowel control and multilevel spondylosis, have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance. The claim is granted subject to the laws governing payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and Parkinson's disease are related to active service. The claims for COPD, psoriasis, and congestive heart failure are remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring prior to February 7, 2025 is denied. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, kidney failure and urinary frequency, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, and vertigo are all denied. There is no credible evidence linking these conditions to service or any presumptive exposure basis.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, left foot eczema (claimed as left foot condition), and right foot eczema (claimed as right foot condition) has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for allergic rhinitis has been granted.

The appeal concerning the disability evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae and bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left knee with instability, tinnitus, and right shoulder tendonitis (claimed as tendonitis in the right shoulder) has been granted.

The Board has denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for obstructive sleep apnea and has remanded the issues regarding lumbar spine disability, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, bladder and/or bowel disorder related to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for PFB. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo examinations as directed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinea pedis, bilateral feet began during service and has continued since then. Therefore, service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining SSA records beyond medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess syncope associated with DM and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for stasis dermatitis and service connection for left knee chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease have been denied. The appeal on the claim of entitlement to a separate rating for cellulitis secondary to venous disease is dismissed, as is the appeal on the claim of entitlement to TDIU for periods prior to September 27, 1999, and from August 27, 2001.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral onychomycosis in the great toenails and tinea cruris due to service, as the VA examiner is needed to provide an opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran's theories of direct service connection will be considered.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected, with the benefit of doubt resolved in his favor.,His PFB does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating due to lack of skin involvement and no systemic therapy required.,Bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable disability rating based on current audiometric findings.

The Veteran's bilateral foot conditions and skin rash were denied service connection as there was no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder tendinitis is granted service connection and assigned a non-compensable rating.,The Veteran's tinea cruris is denied an increased rating as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's skin conditions and headaches are being remanded for further evaluation due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the relationship between his current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and an opinion regarding the relationship between current vision loss and in-service radiofrequency radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral foot fungus, dermatitis with lichens simplex of the hands, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) of the face and neck have been denied. The conditions are currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted a 10% rating, effective May 1, 2018. The Board denied the claim for TDIU due to lack of substantial gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to insufficient evidence and lack of proper notice. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a need for personal care services, but this determination was made without adequate medical justification or explanation.