The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation for intradermal nevi and dermatofibroma was granted with a 10 percent rating from February 7, 2005, through May 28, 2009. Since then, the RO has granted a 30 percent evaluation effective from May 29, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's intradermal nevi and dermatofibroma have not affected more than 40% of her entire body or exposed areas, nor required constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs during any twelve-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- intradermal nevi, dermatofibroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1031301
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