The Veteran's skin disability was rated at 10 percent prior to September 10, 2008 and increased to 30 percent as of that date. The appeal is denied for both periods.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7813 or 7806 at any point during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- follicular rash, tinea/eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0936883
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder due to chronic pain and multiple knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding service connection for tinea versicolor and Agent Orange exposure.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his skin conditions. The Veteran has a current diagnosis of coronary artery disease and is presumed exposed to herbicides at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, but further evidence is needed to determine if he had other service-connected skin conditions.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of follicular rash or seborrheic skin lesions and denied service connection for these conditions.
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