Skin conditions (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) decisions — 2024

The Board has denied service connection for eczema and remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae, including obtaining a VA examination and verifying his period of active duty.

Service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is granted. The remaining claims of increased ratings and service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's psoriasis (previously claimed as rash groin area) is granted service connection.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis for infertility, thus the claim is denied.

The Board denied service connection for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. The Veteran's current diagnoses of right shoulder osteoarthritis and left shoulder disability are not related to his military service.,The Board found no credible evidence that the Veteran had symptoms of either shoulder during service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran's GERD is granted an increased rating to 30 percent, effective from the date of the appeal. The Veteran's eczema of the hands remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including eczema, PTSD, and heart condition, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service connection for dermatitis, IBS, cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory condition, fibromyalgia, functional abdominal pain syndrome with abdominal pain and bloating, gastric ulcers, and CFS is granted. The rating assigned is 10 percent effective as of the date of the decision.

The Veteran's claims for Athlete's foot, bilateral hearing loss (BHL), and bilateral tinnitus were denied. The Veteran was granted service connection for acne scars.,Service connection for BHL and tinnitus were not established as the evidence did not show a current disability or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, migraine headaches, back disability, left knee limitation of flexion, left shin splints, GERD, nephrolithiasis, PFB, and ED are all rated at the maximum available rating (50%) for each condition.

The Veteran's atopic dermatitis is rated as 10 percent disabling, covering less than 20% of her total body area and no more than 5% of exposed areas. The Board found the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and requires a new examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's skin condition.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for dermatitis, finding that the appellant's condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on body area affected or systemic therapy use.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae with facial scars have not been manifested by any characteristics of disfigurement; characteristic lesions cover less than 5 percent of the entire body and of exposed areas affected. Therefore, the criteria for a compensable rating are not met.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her left knee, hip, and other conditions.,The Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, chronic coughing, acne, menstrual condition, and bilateral shin splints are being remanded as she has not provided clarification on which specific joints her claim relates to.