The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 10 percent for nummular eczema, finding that her condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the former or revised applicable diagnostic codes. The veteran was assigned an initial 10 percent rating effective June 18, 2001.
The deciding factor: The veteran's nummular eczema affected less than 20% of her entire body and exposed areas, without constant exudation, itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. The condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the former or revised applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- nummular eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0840501
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- Partly granted
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