The Veteran was granted a 30 percent rating for neurogenic dermatitis due to six weeks or more, but not constant, steroid treatment during the past twelve months.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran received periodic corticosteroid injections and that his skin disability has been well-controlled with medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic dermatitis, Chronic urticaria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0905371
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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