Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for revision of a July 1981 decision that denied service connection for psoriasis on the basis of new and material evidence. The Veteran argued that the AOJ incorrectly applied the presumption of soundness, but the Board found no clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for unspecified dermatitis is denied as the evidence does not show that his skin condition has manifested to a degree warranting a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for tinea barbae was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, leading to its denial. The Veteran is still compensated for his pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities as well as pseudofolliculitis barbae due to an error in providing notice of a personal hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for eczema, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis had its onset during active military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates of February 13, 2023 for the awards of service connection for bilateral dry eye syndrome and seborrhea dermatitis are granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, and tinea versicolor have been granted. The decision on the tinea versicolor claim is remanded.

Service connection is denied for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Restless Leg Syndrome of the Left Lower Extremity, and Respiratory Disability (claimed as Respiratory Insufficiency).,Service connection is granted for a skin disability (claimed as Dermatitis and Eczema).

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating. The evidence does not show total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis with basal cell carcinoma on right nasal area and hyperhidrosis is currently rated at 30 percent, effective April 5, 2024. The Board denied an increased rating as the evidence did not show that the condition warranted a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for PFB was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating, as the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on characteristics of disfigurement.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's skin disability (atopic dermatitis, folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and seborrheic keratosis) on a direct basis. The decision finds that there is at least an equipoise of evidence to support the claim, thus resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), including scarring, is remanded due to incomplete examination reports.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knees and back conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective April 26, 2019.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions including Athlete's foot, allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, fallen arches, migraines (headaches) condition, and an acquired psychological condition. The Veteran's claims are not currently addressed as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's PFB and OSA claims are remanded due to the need for additional development regarding service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for a dry skin condition and back disability due to lack of in-service event or disease, but has remanded the case for further examination regarding the back disability.

The Veteran's skin allergies were found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as his symptoms did not result in at least five percent of his entire body or exposed areas being affected.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and earlier effective dates for various disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, migraines, hip disorders, lower extremity disorders, and tinnitus.