Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the evidence did not show that it affected at least 5 percent of the exposed or total body areas and no more than topical therapy was required.

The Board remands all claims for further examination and medical opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left elbow condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and left knee strain due to lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied due to his failure to report to a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection and TDIU, as well as initial ratings in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea, a compensable rating for hypertension, and increased ratings for various other disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for several conditions, including ADHD, right ear hearing loss, G6PD deficiency, intestinal disability, eye disability, and others. However, the Board has granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, a lung condition, and a dental disorder for VA compensation purposes due to the lack of evidence supporting these claims. The claims for other disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Board denied increased disability evaluations for bilateral hearing loss, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), and scar, status-post left quadriceps tendon repair surgery, all currently rated as noncompensable.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable disability rating for eczema, service connection for genital warts/HPV with pain, irritation FSAD, and any acquired psychiatric condition, to include major depressive disorder, due to deficiencies in the duty to assist.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating higher than 60 percent for eczema, as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the criteria available.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral ankle, elbow, shoulder, cervical spine, and skin conditions, except for a 40% rating for bilateral ankle gout from March 1, 2021, and a 30% rating for eczema, onychomycosis, and pilonidal cyst from April 25, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urticaria, also claimed as dermatitis and skin condition, due to a lack of evidence showing that the disability had its onset in service or was etiologically related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for psoriasis as the evidence did not show that her condition involved greater than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected, nor required systemic therapy.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder with depressed mood from August 17, 2010 to December 13, 2011 and granted a 50 percent rating from December 14, 2011. The Board also denied a disability rating in excess of 80 percent for chronic contact dermatitis and psoriasis and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 27, 2011.

The Board remands the matter for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and associated records.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to the death of the Appellant.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for dermatitis and a respiratory disorder, to include COPD with emphysema, for additional VA medical opinions.

The appeal for a higher initial disability rating for tinea pedis with onychomycosis is remanded due to the need for more information regarding the type and duration of medications used.

The Board remands the matter for a VA skin examination conducted by a medical doctor to accurately assess the severity of the service-connected dermatitis.