The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected atopic dermatitis, effective March 6, 2001. The condition is manifested by a dry skin rash on the neck, upper arms, chest, back, and occasionally eyes, requiring treatment with topical corticosteroids.
The deciding factor: The December 2004 VA examination showed extensive involvement of the appellant's body (2% of exposed areas) and noted itching and crusting, which supported a 30 percent rating under the criteria for evaluating eczema in effect when the claim was filed.
- Claimed conditions
- atopic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0632350
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