The Board granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected neurodermatitis, effective from March 8, 2004. The condition is primarily manifested by an erythematous papular rash comprising about 40 percent of his total body area and complaints of itching.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed that the veteran's skin disorder was confined to specific areas (left arm, trunk, back, and flank) without systemic or nervous manifestations, qualifying for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806 effective from March 8, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurodermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0612530
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