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

The Board denied service connection for various conditions and granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's right knee disability. The rating for hemorrhoids was also addressed, with some ratings restored or reduced.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for morbid obesity, difficulty walking, allergic rhinitis, otitis media, gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinea pedis and onychomycosis are also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for difficulty walking is denied as it is a symptom of other diagnosed conditions, including back disability, bilateral knee disability, and pes planus. The Veteran's claim for service connection for allergic rhinitis is denied due to lack of medical nexus between the condition and in-service incurrence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for otitis media is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, hyperglycemia, kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy), polyneuropathy of the left upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the right upper extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy), and polyneuropathy of the right lower extremity (diabetic peripheral neuropathy) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is denied as there are no contemporaneous records indicating a diagnosis prior to separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for enrollment in the PCAFC program is being remanded due to an inadequate decision from the AOJ. The Board finds that the eligibility criteria were not properly considered, and additional evidence should be evaluated.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids and acne vulgaris have been denied.,The appeal for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities is dismissed due to the grant of a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD with alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's right hand degenerative arthritis is granted service connection. The issues of depression, insomnia, hypertension (secondary to depression), eczema, gastrointestinal issues, and left hand disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to her authorized representative requesting the withdrawal of all issues in this case.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 70 percent for PTSD, and denied service connection for other conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis was granted an increased disability evaluation to 30 percent, but no higher. The condition is characterized by cracking, splitting, and bleeding of the skin on his feet, as well as open sores and deep fissures that cause pain with weightbearing.

The Veteran's appeal to extend the time to file a Board Appeal request for the denial of service connection for a body rash was denied because it was not timely filed. The attempt to appeal is therefore dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and PFB were denied as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions during the period on review. The claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder arthritis was also denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The left total knee replacement claim was denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned, and the hemorrhoids claim was denied due to no new evidence warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's wife has been providing regular care and assistance to the Veteran since February 13, 2017 due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board grants an effective date of February 13, 2017 for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with the duty to assist and obtain an adequate medical examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for a separate rating for tinea cruris (groin) was granted.,From September 18, 2012 to January 5, 2018, the Veteran's skin condition with bilateral onychomycosis, psoriasis, plaque psoriasis with seborrheic dermatitis was rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, and sleep disorder have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been remanded.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the service-connected tinea corporis and tinea pedis, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7813.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

The Veteran's claims for annual clothing allowances for topical medications Urea 20% cream and Clobetasol propionate were denied as the evidence did not show that he used these medications for a service-connected skin condition.,The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance for Diclofenac was denied because it is not prescribed for a service-connected skin disability, but rather for muscle pain related to his musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and pseudofolliculitis barbae, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acne vulgaris with scarring, finding that his condition pre-existed service and was not aggravated by active duty.