The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected dyshidrotic eczema and jungle rot, as the evidence does not show more than 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected, nor does it indicate he requires constant systemic therapy.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema, jungle rot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0529521
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- Granted
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- Denied
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