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

The Veteran's skin condition was granted a 60 percent disability rating from December 18, 2016. The right and left upper extremity neuropathies were denied increased ratings prior to December 18, 2017, but granted increased ratings from that date forward.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial for service connection for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is dismissed as he requested a docket change within the allowed timeframe.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for additional development due to errors in pre-decisional duty to assist and for obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,The Veteran is seeking increased ratings for various disabilities, including bilateral plantar fasciitis, a surgical scar, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left hip disability, right knee disability, psychiatric disability, right ankle and left ankle disabilities, gastrointestinal disability, vocal cord dysfunction, sinusitis, tinea, and facial acne.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for service connection have not been decided.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased initial ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and facial scarring due to a failure to provide an examination during a flare-up, which could affect the severity assessment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for itching skin (eczema) and dry eye syndrome were previously granted, but the appeal was dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of a November 2024 decision identifying a duty to assist error for the claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The claims of entitlement to service connection for eczema and athletes' foot are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was granted with an effective date of June 9, 2021. A 100% rating for PTSD is granted from January 8, 2021 to July 11, 2023. Effective date of January 8, 2021 for DEA benefits and a new effective date for SMC is also granted.

The Veteran's gastritis with reflux esophagitis is granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from the date of decision. For left foot tinea pedis with tinea corporis, he is granted a 30 percent evaluation prior to May 15, 2022, and denied any evaluation greater than 30 percent thereafter.

The Board denied service connection for acne and facial scars, finding that the Veteran did not meet his burden of showing an in-service aggravation of preexisting conditions.

The Veteran's psoriasis and low back disability are granted service connection, but his kidney disease is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's GERD symptoms warrant a compensable disability rating, and the Board finds that additional development is required to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right ankle, left ankle, and left knee disabilities are remanded due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner must provide an opinion regarding the onset of these conditions during active service or their relation to incidents in service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hammer toe and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as the increased rating for a right eye disability. The Veteran's rhinitis, acne, right little finger disability, and right hand scar disabilities are all rated at their maximum allowable under current criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and other conditions, caused or contributed to his cause of death by suicide. The decision grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS and a skin condition are being remanded due to the need for VA medical opinions regarding potential exposure to burn pits during active service.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of evidence not previously considered. The claims include gastrointestinal disability, tinea unguium (onychomycosis), rhomboid muscle disability, left toe numbness, right toe numbness, limitation of left knee flexion, limitation of left knee extension, and hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and service connection for diabetes, hypertension, left knee condition, right knee condition, and tinea pedis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes and hypertension are being remanded because VA did not notify him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his conditions is needed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee condition and right knee condition are being remanded due to VA not notifying him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his conditions is needed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis is being remanded because VA did not notify him of unavailability of records from MedHealth Home Care, Alabama Orthopedics Specialists, and Beltone Hearing Center. Additionally, an adequate opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral flat feet, headache condition, left leg condition, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) due to a failure of the duty to assist in scheduling VA examinations.