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

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision denying eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is not supported by adequate reasoning and must be remanded to allow for a thorough review, including obtaining medical opinions on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected conditions have been denied as the necessary VA examinations were missed without good cause.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to September 7, 2024 for a 60 percent disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show an increase in severity of the condition within one year before September 7, 2024.

The appeal of the issues related to eczema and acne, carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disability, shoulder disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, gastritis and GERD with hiatal hernia, and sleep disturbances have been dismissed.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee pain with shin splints is denied. A rating of 10 percent, and no higher, for left leg shin splints is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back condition, left hand condition, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Board found that there is no evidence of a continuity of symptoms since service or a nexus to service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinea versicolor, finding that the condition started during service and continued to present. The Veteran's statements were found credible in establishing a link between his service and the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of pseudofolliculitis barbae scarring, finding that continuous pursuit of the claim was broken due to non-receipt of rating decisions and failure to timely file AMA review options. The decision also noted that the September 2019 rating decision was not considered as it was returned undeliverable.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for any of the claimed conditions and thus, service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratoses, and dermatitis, as it found no evidence to support a nexus between his current conditions and his active-duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, which grants entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at a housebound rate is moot due to the grant of aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection were dismissed as withdrawn.,Service connection was granted for acquired bilateral pes planus on a direct basis.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 30 percent rating for service-connected acne keloidalis nuchae (ACN) from April 1, 2025.

The Board has granted service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) and denied service connection for Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis. The decision finds that the current diagnoses of PFB had its onset during service, and symptoms have continued since service separation.

The Veteran's eczema and tonsillectomy disabilities have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for sciatic radiculopathy of both lower extremities is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to aspiration, and they have found a duty to assist error in their initial decision. They are now requesting a medical opinion to determine if the service-connected conditions contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's tinea cruris was rated as noncompensable (0 percent) since the July 3, 2024 service-connection effective date. The VA examiner found that the condition affected less than 5% of his total body area and zero percent of exposed areas, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral foot disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty in Vietnam and have persisted since then. The Board determined that there is sufficient evidence to support a direct link between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings of folliculitis and headaches, finding that no increase in disability was factually ascertainable prior to May 15, 2023.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to May 15, 2023.