The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for disfigurement of the head, face, or neck was denied as he does not have such condition. The claim for an extraschedular rating for atopic dermatitis with secondary infection and dyshidrotic eczema is pending.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any disfigurement of the head, face, or neck that would warrant a separate rating under DC 7800. The Veteran's skin disorder was rated as 50% based on its severity and impact on employment.
- Claimed conditions
- disfigurement of the head, face, and neck, atopic dermatitis with secondary infection and dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2011
- Citation
- 1145419
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an extraschedular rating for atopic dermatitis with secondary infection and dyshidrotic eczema, finding that the schedular criteria reasonably described the level of disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining unrectouched color photos of his head, face and neck, and any available records from employment counseling at the Vet Center. The case will be readjudicated to determine if the skin condition causes disfigurement under a specific regulation effective August 30, 2002, or for extraschedular consideration.
- Denied
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- Denied
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