The Veteran's service-connected contact dermatitis with light sensitivity was rated at 10% from April 20, 2007 to October 2, 2007 and increased to 30% effective August 27, 2010. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted prior to October 2, 2007 or after August 26, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's contact dermatitis with light sensitivity affected more than 5% but less than 40% of his total body area and exposed areas from April 20, 2007 to October 2, 2007. From October 2, 2007 to August 26, 2010, the Veteran's condition affected between 20% and 40% of his total body area with systemic therapy not required. After August 27, 2010, the condition affected more than 40% of his total body area but less than 50%, warranting a rating of 30%.
- Claimed conditions
- Contact Dermatitis with Light Sensitivity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2011
- Citation
- 1103921
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