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

The Veteran's eczema is rated at a 60 percent rating from March 31, 2014.,A 60 percent rating for arteriosclerotic heart disease has been granted. The effective date of the award is August 10, 2022.,TDIU benefits are granted starting from August 10, 2022.,Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits have an effective date of August 10, 2022.

The RO granted service connection for dermatitis (claimed as skin rash) and assigned a 30 percent rating effective July 12, 2016. The Veteran is contesting the assignment of this effective date.

The Veteran has withdrawn all pending appeals, effective June 17, 2025.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA treatment records.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection for recurring boils and polyps in the groin area, bilateral pes planus (flat feet), back disability, bilateral knee disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), hemorrhoids, and bilateral hearing loss. The claim for service connection for tinnitus was also denied.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error, as no VA examination was provided to determine if the condition is related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for contact dermatitis, multiple sclerosis, and eye disorder due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims are remanded as there were pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors in the original decision.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted service connection, while his bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are denied. Service connection for bilateral pes planus is also denied. The low back and neck disabilities remain in dispute.

The Veteran's bilateral tinea pedis and tinea unguium, lumbosacral strain, left knee strain, and coronary artery disease (CAD) are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of their onset during service.

The Veteran's tinea pedis and dry eye disability are granted service connection, but the low back disability is denied. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a dry eye disability due to potential toxic exposure risk activities.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss.,The Veteran's claim for hemorrhoids is denied as the evidence does not establish a medical nexus between her current condition and military service.,The Veteran's claim for acne is denied as her pre-existing condition was not aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected psoriasis and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's skin disability, specifically folliculitis and psoriasis, has been rated at 60 percent since August 21, 2020. An effective date of August 21, 2020, is granted for the award of basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, skin condition, and left knee injury. Service connection was denied for gastroenteritis and right ankle injury.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, skin condition, and left knee injury due to in-service events.

The Board has granted service connection for psoriasis, finding that the Veteran's current skin condition is related to her active duty service. The appeal regarding cavity was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's contention that his left shoulder condition was caused by or incurred in service, and denied his claim for service connection. His psychiatric disorder was rated at 50 percent effective October 21, 2020, but the Board agreed with the AOJ's decision not to grant a higher rating.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed hemorrhoids and tinea versicolor are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's currently diagnosed elbow condition is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and pseudofolliculitis barbae as they were not properly appealed to the Board.

The Veteran's hypertension and tinea pedis have been rated appropriately. The skin disorder, separate from service-connected tinea pedis, has not been shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various psoriatic arthritis conditions due to inadequate medical opinions and a duty-to-assist error.