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

The Veteran's annual clothing allowance for a right knee brace is granted due to the prescribed brace causing wear and tear on his clothing. The allowance for a back brace is denied as he does not have a service-connected back disability. The allowance for Ammonium Lactate, used for pseudofolliculitis, is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for chronic contact dermatitis, degenerative disc disease (claimed as chronic back pain), and readjudication of service connection for neck condition are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran's conditions were related to his military service.

The Veteran's psoriasis is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its onset during service, relationship to in-service treatment, and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder. Additionally, the PACT Act requires a VA examination and medical opinion addressing the potential relationship between the Veteran's TERA exposure at Camp Lejeune and his psoriasis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, fractured humerus of the right arm, and bilateral pes planus have been granted. The Board found that there was at least an approximate balance of evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as there was no current evidence of the claimed conditions, or they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and denied a compensable rating for tinea pedis. The HSV condition involves constant or near-constant non-topical systemic therapy, while the athlete's foot does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's tinea pedis has affected less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas, requiring no more than topical therapy throughout the appeal period. The Board denied an initial compensable rating for tinea pedis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for shortness of breath, obstructive sleep apnea, right elbow disability, or any related foot and knee disabilities. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA were granted effective July 18, 2020. The case involves the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including PTSD, OSA, diabetes, cataracts, neuropathy, and other conditions.

Service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is granted. The appeal of a deferral of service connection for PFB is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates have been granted. The effective date for all conditions is June 26, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis B, polycystic disease of the right kidney, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, and acne have all been dismissed as they were already granted or are not related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a latex allergy (claimed as latex dermatitis) due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during active service.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected eczema was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA's skin disability rating schedule.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied, with the Board noting that he had already been granted a 100% schedular rating due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's folliculitis of the scalp was not found to meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation during the period from March 18, 2010, to November 22, 2017.

The reduction of the rating for eczema from 60 percent to 30 percent, effective June 5, 2020, was proper as there was no reduction in overall compensation and improvement in condition was noted.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress caused or aggravated her headaches. From April 29, 2021, the Veteran's acne was granted a 10 percent rating.

Service connection for GERD is granted and a 10% rating for hypertension is granted.,Disfiguring scars of the face secondary to chloracne are granted with a 30% rating from August 6, 2020. A separate 20% rating for painful scars of the face secondary to chloracne is granted. From June 19, 2025, a higher rating for disfiguring scars of the face and painful scars of the right groin secondary to chloracne are denied.,An increased 20% rating for chloracne is granted.

The Board has dismissed all issues of service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension, neck strain, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps, shave bumps, or ingrown hairs) as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Veteran's tinnitus was assigned the maximum schedular rating.