Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The appeal for service connection of psoriasis is remanded. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his psoriasis.

The veteran's appeal for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) based on service-connected disabilities was granted. The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The veteran's appeal for an effective date of March 1, 2016, for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities was granted. The decision is based on the veteran's service-connected conditions precluding substantially gainful employment from that date forward.

The Board denied service connection for left ankle, right ankle, PFB, and headaches. The claims for left knee disability, ulcer condition, asthma, and hearing loss were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further examination. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia will be considered.

The veteran's rating for tinea versicolor and related skin conditions has been increased to 60% from September 10, 2019. This decision is based on evidence showing that more than 40% of the veteran's body was affected by these conditions.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but some issues related to service connection and ratings were remanded for further review.

The Board granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate claims for service connection for left and right foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, and an acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with anxiety. All issues were remanded for further adjudication.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dermatitis, and anxiety. The Veteran's conditions did not manifest in or shortly after service and are otherwise unrelated to service.

The veteran is granted a 20% rating for pruritus ani with fissure and a 10% rating for intertrigo of intergluteal cleft, but denied a compensable rating for nummular and perioral dermatitis/eczema.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for dermatitis. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The veteran's claim for a rating higher than 70% for PTSD was denied. A 10% rating for eczema was granted. TDIU was granted prior to June 15, 2021, but dismissed afterward.

The Veteran's rating for dyshidrotic eczema was restored to 60% effective February 12, 2024.

The veteran's disability rating for pseudofolliculitis was increased to 30 percent.

The Board denied service connection for left and right ankle pain, reduced the rating for bilateral hearing loss to zero percent, and denied compensable ratings for chronic sinusitis, bilateral tinea pedis, and hypertension. The claims for IBS, foot pain, hand pain, dry eyes, and increased ratings for knee arthritis were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis or functional loss.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was partially granted. The Board assigned an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for PFB, but denied a higher rating.

The veteran's heart disability is service-connected due to a psychiatric condition. The claim for a compensable rating for the right index finger was withdrawn. Claims for bilateral calcaneus heel spurs, bilateral tibial stress fracture, and tinea versicolor with toenail fungus were dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for acne vulgaris and a separate rating for facial scars. The decision was based on medical evidence showing no deep acne, disfigurement, or unstable/painful scars.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, skin disorder, and shoulder disabilities were denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability was remanded.