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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his sebopsoriasis (skin condition) due to inadequate medical examination. The increased rating claim for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, nasal disability, and PFB as there is no current evidence of these conditions during or approximate to the pendency of his February 2024 claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's chronic dermatitis is rated at 60% and denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae with residual head scarring was granted, effective April 15, 2023. The decision is based on the merits of the claim and not due to new evidence or a change in law.

The Veteran's migraines, right shoulder bursitis, right elbow condition, bilateral knee conditions, and PFB are all found to be related to service. The Veteran is granted increased ratings for his left pinky scar.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person or housebound status is denied as he does not require such assistance.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD, TDIU based on PTSD, and SMC HBS was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's disability rating for dermatitis was reduced from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective January 1, 2019. The Board found that the procedural requirements were met and that there was no actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's low back disability, including arthritis. The claims for psoriasis as secondary to the low back disability are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 60 percent disabled for seborrheic dermatitis from May 28, 2010, to December 4, 2024, was granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent disabled for seborrheic dermatitis since December 4, 2024, and the claim for an initial compensable rating for rosacea were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating effective November 21, 2017. Additionally, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is rated at a 10 percent under DC 7800, as the condition affects less than 5 percent of his entire body or exposed areas and requires no more than topical therapy during a 12-month period. The Board found that the Veteran's PFB meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 7800 due to its impact on his skin texture.

The Veteran's hand dermatitis was incurred during service and has continued since then, warranting service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor required constant or near-constant systemic therapy, which entitles him to a 60 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for unspecified adjustment disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their claim. The appeals for service connection for a skin condition, right hip condition, right ankle condition, and right knee condition are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, tinea versicolor, and TDIU due to failure of the AOJ to substantially comply with prior remand directives. The hypertension claim requires an ACE opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not related to service, including from toxic exposure risk activity (TERA). The tinea versicolor claim requires an ACE opinion regarding whether the Veteran's use of topical therapy amounts to systemic therapy for VA purposes. The TDIU claim remains intertwined with other remanded claims and must be remanded concurrently.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU as there is no evidence that his service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's COPD is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's lung disability (including granulomatous disease, bullous lung disease, and noncancerous lung mass) is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's skin condition prior to August 10, 2022, on a basis other than the PACT Act, is granted due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,The Veteran's peptic ulcer disease, duodenal ulcer, and GERD are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriasis, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.