The Board has determined that the veteran's eczema of the hands does not warrant a disability rating greater than 10 percent, as there is no evidence of extensive lesions or marked disfigurement. The most recent VA examination found no active rash and only intermittent redness and itching.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination did not find any signs of eczema, with the veteran using ammonium lactate lotion twice daily without experiencing symptoms for a while.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0638354
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