Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), which is presumed to have begun during active service.

The Board granted restoration of the 30% rating for cystic acne and restored a separate 30% rating for painful scars of the back and groin, effective November 1, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board denied an increased rating for the left ear scar and granted a separate 10 percent rating for pain, while denying service connection for several conditions including left hamstring strain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for agranulocytosis and a higher rating for tinea versicolor to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board granted an effective date of January 11, 2006 for the grant of service connection for high blood pressure (hypertension) and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted a 10 percent rating for tinea pedis, residuals of left inguinal hernia, and a left hernia scar.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded several claims, including those for back disability, left wrist disability, and others.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, a head injury, and psoriasis as the evidence did not support a finding of an incident in service related to these conditions.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 60 percent for psoriasis, effective April 8, 2021, and a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable disability rating for dyshidrotic eczema.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for skin disorder, psychiatric disorders, gastrointestinal disease, sleep disturbance disorder, and neurological disorder to ensure proper development of evidence related to toxic exposure during military service.

The Board denied service connection for contact dermatitis and tinnitus, but remanded claims for cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and ED as secondary to other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder.

The Board denied a compensable rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and a rating in excess of 50 percent for the associated scars.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for acne and remanded claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, ED, allergic rhinitis, and a psychiatric disorder for readjudication with new evidence.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with depression, left knee degenerative joint disease, and pseudofolliculitis barbae based on the evidence supporting a nexus to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the claims for higher ratings and service connection, granted a 10 percent rating for a residual scar, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of July 9, 2002, for service connection for a left ankle disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and eczema.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, and a skin disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board denied the claims for increased disability evaluations and effective dates, as well as dismissed the claims related to lung cancer and SMC on housebound status.