Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability, denied increased ratings in excess of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis, granted a 50 percent initial rating for tension headaches, and denied initial compensable ratings for dermatitis and respiratory disability (shortness of breath).

The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae, as there was no evidence that it impacted at least 20 percent of his total body area or required systemic therapy.

The Board denied the claim for revision of an April 24, 1996, rating decision that denied service connection for psoriasis on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for dermatitis, variously diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophytosis, and tinea versicolor, prior to June 5, 2023, but denied a higher rating from that date. The issues related to Raynaud's syndrome and special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for supraventricular arrhythmia, chronic paronychia, psoriasis and rosacea (claimed as skin condition), pulmonary nodules, and valvular heart disease.

The Board remands the issues of a higher rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis and service connection for pes planus, ingrown toenail of the left great toe, and tinea pedis due to procedural errors in the prior adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic dermatitis, as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae to obtain a new, adequate medical opinion that addresses all evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for depressive disorder with anxiety disorder and bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease, all secondary to diabetes mellitus. A 30 percent initial rating was granted for stasis dermatitis.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for a rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea and a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the claims for lumbosacral strain, migraine headaches, and acne. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder and left wrist condition were remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinea pedis with onychomycosis and remanded the claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder, right sciatic radiculopathy, left sciatic radiculopathy, and right wrist disability.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for pseudofolliculitis barbae with scarring due to the Veteran's failure to attend an examination.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board remands the matter for further development to ensure compliance with previous remand instructions, specifically regarding obtaining a medical opinion from an appropriate specialist and notifying the Veteran about the unavailability of his separation examination.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee DJD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, psoriasis, acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and various other injuries and conditions claimed by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, hypothyroidism, prostate cancer, sleep apnea secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, tinea pedis, and lumbar spondylosis.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and remanded additional issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an increased evaluation for atopic dermatitis and duodenitis with GERD due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss, plantar fasciitis (PF), and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PB) but remanded the claims for shin splints and a higher rating for left hip strain, impairment of thigh.