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

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, eczema/dermatitis, and hypothyroidism as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied because he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that while the Veteran requires some help with daily activities, he does not meet the criteria for needing regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has been granted an initial 10 percent rating. The Board has identified pre-decisional duty to assist errors for the remaining issues and has ordered remand for additional development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all claims by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's claims of increased initial disability evaluations for the left knee condition, right hip condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and sinusitis claims are granted, while his left knee disability and hypertension remain at their current ratings. The Board also remanded the sleep apnea claim.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, fungus on the left and right foot, as well as neuropathy of both lower extremities are all granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma and a skin disability, to include pseudofolliculitis barbae, require additional development due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus (flat feet) is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance for his spouse, finding that she did not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a) due to her ability to leave the house with assistance.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus and seborrheic dermatitis are granted service connection as the conditions are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's IBS, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain, and bloating are granted with an initial noncompensable (0 percent) evaluation.,Service connection for chronic sinusitis is granted based on presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during Gulf War service.

The Veteran's spongiotic dermatitis with history of cutaneous t-cell lymphoma is rated at a 10 percent evaluation effective February 29, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's skin conditions are less likely than not related to his in-service exposure.

The Board denied service connection for vaginal conditions, gastric bypass with residual hernias, bilateral knee conditions, bilateral shin splints, and bilateral foot conditions as they were not found to be related to the Veteran's service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to a duty-to-assist error and to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected eczema during an active phase.

The Board has denied service connection for PFB, but has remanded the claims of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions (epistaxis, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psoriasis) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, finding that the appeal was untimely filed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot tinea pedis, right foot tinea pedis, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain with instability due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.