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

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of a compensable rating for rhinitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae, service connection for sinusitis, and service connection for acne. As a result, these appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The low back condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and alopecia associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae are all granted initial ratings. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, right shoulder condition, and left shoulder condition is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status as he does not have a single disability rated at 100% and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60%, nor is he permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine, thoracolumbar spine, and heart conditions have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The appellant is granted SMC(o) and SMC(r)(1) based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, glaucoma, foot drop conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, overactive bladder, and various musculoskeletal issues. He does not qualify for higher rates due to the anatomical loss or use of extremities.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, folliculitis, tinea cruris, and balanitis were all found to have onset in service.,Service connection was granted for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for superficial acne of the neck and face, and service connection for steatocystoma are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to lack of a current disability diagnosis. The Veteran's claim for migraines is remanded as secondary opinions are needed regarding the relationship between his migraine headaches and service-connected obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, and allergic rhinitis.,The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a current disability of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Veteran's claim for migraines is also remanded as secondary opinions are needed regarding the relationship between his migraine headaches and service-connected obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, right calf muscle tear, low back condition, eczema of the right leg, athlete's foot, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left hip condition, and right hip condition due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's hyperkeratosis with Dupuytren's contracture and athlete's foot (tinea pedis) are rated at 30 percent effective October 10, 2024.