The VA has determined that the veteran's neurodermatitis does not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent, as it is not productive of constant exudation or itching, and does not affect more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's neurodermatitis did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the revised rating schedule as it was not productive of constant exudation or itching, and did not affect more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- neurodermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0308409
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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