The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for recurrent dermatitis was denied as her condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's recurrent dermatitis affected less than 20 percent of her total body and exposed areas, and she did not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs during the past year.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1142556
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- Remanded (sent back)
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