The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected loss of pigment of the left forearm, finding that it more nearly approximates this level of disability under the old rating criteria. The current noncompensable evaluation is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found evidence of itching and sensitivity on the veteran's left forearm, which aligns with a 10 percent evaluation under the former criteria for dermatitis or eczema extending to at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of pigment of left forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0614938
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