Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2025

The Board denied higher ratings for PTSD with alcohol use disorder, left and right knee strains, a left lower leg scar based on pain, a left lower leg scar based on underlying soft tissue damage, and adult acne with scarring.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a left ankle disability due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for increased ratings for PTSD, atopic dermatitis, and recurrent ingrown toenails due to the Veteran's absence from scheduled VA examinations.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral hand disability, left hip disability, left wrist disability, pseudo-folliculitis barbae with scarring, and sinusitis due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and an inadequate VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for multiple conditions due to a need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions considering all toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act of 2022.

The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis of the left foot and remanded claims for a bilateral foot disorder, cervical disorder, left shoulder disorder, lumbosacral disorder, right shoulder disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and eardrum disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for a 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to follow and secure substantially gainful employment, thus a total disability rating for individual unemployability is granted.

The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left toe pain and loss of range of motion, finding that the Veteran's condition was a normal post-surgical outcome. The claims for service connection for dermatitis and HSV were remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis and a skin condition to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection and denied increased ratings for various disabilities, but granted a separate rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy from October 20, 2020.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee strain and granted an initial 60 percent rating for dermatographism dermatitis.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 25, 2020, for the award of a 30 percent rating for dermatitis and psoriasis.

The Board denied a higher rating for hypertension but granted a 10% rating for the left (minor) long/middle finger, while denying compensable ratings for the other fingers and dermatitis.