The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's service-connected skin condition, finding that his condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's skin condition was found to be well-controlled with topical treatment and did not result in ulceration, extensive exfoliation or crusting, systemic manifestations, or exceptionally repugnant characteristics. The Board determined that his condition warranted a 30 percent rating under the old VA criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0612702
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