The VA denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for alopecia of the scalp with eczema of the feet, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that approximately 11% of the veteran's body surface was affected by the condition, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- alopecia of the scalp, eczema of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0613690
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