Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The veteran's appeal for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the claim.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids was denied, but the claim for TDIU from December 15, 2020 to September 1, 2022 was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for neurodermatitis and tinea versicolor, stating that the evidence did not support a finding of more severe symptoms.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claim for a low back condition was denied. The claims for bilateral knee condition and tinea pedis were remanded for further development.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and psoriatic arthritis were granted. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (including anxiety) and plaxis psoriasis were remanded.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted an initial rating of 60 percent, while his pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is denied a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for onychomycosis and tinea pedis as the condition affected less than 5 percent of his total body area and was treated with topical medication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae based on the evidence showing its onset during active duty and continuity of symptoms since then.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claims for service connection for back condition, allergic rhinitis, migraines, skin condition, bilateral eye condition, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The appeal for service connection for acne scarring was dismissed because there was no rating decision that could be appealed under the Appeals Modernization Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right ankle disability, tinea corporis, and right forearm scars.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression, standing alone, renders him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the Board granted entitlement to a TDIU based solely on his service-connected PTSD with depression, effective June 1, 2016.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinea pedis and tinea unguium, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had onset during her active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae with hidradenitis suppurativa, left axillary scar, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board remands the claim for a rating higher than 30 percent prior to November 25, 2024, for tinea versicolor with pseudofolliculitis barbae due to inadequate VA examination and lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board vacated its previous decision and remanded the appeal for further review of new evidence. The Veteran's claims for various conditions and ratings will be re-evaluated.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral shin splints, tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and bilateral foot pain. The evidence did not show a current disability during or approximate to the filing of the claim.

Service connection for tinea pedis, tinea interdigitum, eczema, and dermatitis is granted. Service connection for lumbar spine disability, right foot injury, left foot injury, and residuals of a right ankle abscess with cellulitis is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected pseudofolliculitis barbae and right hip piriformis syndrome.