The Veteran's service-connected chronic dermatitis and eczema cover more than 20 percent of his entire body, with significant skin involvement that requires a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria. The Board has determined an evaluation of 30 percent is warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability covers over 20 percent of his total body area and involves multiple areas such as the torso, arms, legs, and face, necessitating a higher evaluation than what is currently assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic dermatitis, eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1048265
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