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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused severe impairment requiring the regular aid and attendance of his wife to protect him from daily hazards, with the first indications documented in a March 20, 2016 statement. The Board granted SMC based on this need starting from March 20, 2016.

The Board has denied service connection for Tinea Corporis, finding that the Veteran's skin condition is not related to his military service or toxic exposure risk activities. The VA examiners concluded that there is no nexus between the Veteran's current Tinea Corporis and his time in service.

The Veteran's right plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spur is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating as there was no relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment.,Hypertension was granted service connection based on in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Veteran seeks service connection for athletes foot (tinea pedis) which he contends is related to his service. The Board has remanded the claim due to a lack of a medical opinion addressing direct service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between tinea versicolor and service connection, specifically related to exposure to burn pits.

The Board denied service connection for groin rash, left leg rash, and right leg rash as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current conditions and service or herbicide exposure.

The claims for service connection for left knee condition, bilateral flatfoot, right knee condition, and right ankle injury are dismissed.,The claim for a compensable evaluation for rhinitis (claimed as allergies) is dismissed.,The claim for service connection for chronic joint pain, left ankle injury is dismissed.,The claims for service connection for respiratory condition and tinea pedis are dismissed as premature.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for a back disorder, initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an increased rating for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, dehydration, prediabetes, headaches, a sleep disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, painful urination, erectile dysfunction, right and left knee disorders, flat feet, and a right toe disability. The remand is due to the failure to provide notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before the AOJ.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, acne, hernia disability, bowel disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and lumbosacral strain as there is no persuasive evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for an eczema disorder and a headache disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to military service.,There is no clear and unmistakable evidence of pre-existing eczema or headache disorders prior to service. The Veteran's current conditions are attributed to natural progression post-service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection under Chapter 17 due to a full grant of benefits for PTSD. The appeal is now remanded for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefit records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, and he is currently employed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC eligibility is remanded due to a pre-decisional error. The Board finds the Veteran requires personal care services and has been in need of such services for at least six continuous months, but there was insufficient evidence provided by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) regarding his best interest in participating in the PCAFC program.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to May 23, 2024.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for eczema was granted. Service connection for allergic rhinitis is also granted, but the claim for sinusitis remains denied.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, effective dates, and TDIU. The veteran withdrew his appeals in November 2025.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for a 10 percent rating for topical dermatitis has been dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal.