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

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded as the Board cannot determine when he first became unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's PTSD rating is being remanded because it was not factually ascertainable that he met the criteria for a 100% rating within one year prior to filing his claim.

The Veteran's hyperpigmented scarring due to PFB is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for the Skin. The Board found that the condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not involve more than 20-40% of the entire body or exposed areas affected, nor systemic therapy required over the past 12-month period.

The Veteran's left and right ankle disabilities are rated at 10% each, while his left knee disability is also rated at 10%. The Veteran's service connection claim for left knee instability was denied. No new evidence or reopened claims were presented.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to inadequate examination reports without unretouched color photographs of the affected area. The AOJ is instructed to obtain and consider such photographs in any future evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for squamous cell carcinoma was denied. However, he was granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to January 10, 2023.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and various musculoskeletal conditions, have resulted in a combined rating of 100 percent. The Board has granted SMC at the M-rate due to his need for special aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and hypertension. The hearing loss claim is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin disability, specifically eczema. The VA will need to obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician to address whether the Veteran's eczema is related to his active service.

The Veteran's dermatophytosis is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was denied due to lack of evidence supporting the diagnosis.

An effective date of June 21, 2010, is granted for service connection of dermatitis due to the Veteran's Graves' disease.,A rating in excess of 60 percent for dermatitis from April 15, 2024, is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain with left leg radiculopathy, a skin condition other than acne (eczema, atopic dermatitis, corns and calluses), a left hip condition, residuals of vasectomy, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain with left leg radiculopathy, a skin condition other than acne (eczema, atopic dermatitis, corns and calluses), a left hip condition, residuals of vasectomy, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, as the VA opinions did not establish a baseline level of severity before any aggravation by the Veteran's anxiety disorder. The AOJ is instructed to obtain addendum medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for various orthopedic and dermatological conditions are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal requests. The appeal was dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically inadequate VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee, back, tinnitus, and hearing loss, did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment from April 21, 2021 to April 21, 2022.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral dry eye syndrome, tinea pedis, and bilateral glaucoma have been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted with a rating of 10 percent, but the effective date is set to January 8, 2024.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has a high school degree and technical experience from the military. The Board finds that his employment after separation from the military is sufficient to indicate he can secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's hypertension and psoriasis have been granted service connection, but the effective dates for these conditions are not earlier than August 10, 2022 (PACT Act) and April 3, 2023 respectively.,An initial evaluation of 10% has been granted for hypertension, while a higher evaluation is denied for psoriasis.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).