The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The skin disability was not shown to cover more than 20% of the body or affect more than 20% of exposed areas, and treatment consisted of topical ointments prior to December 5, 2006. From December 5, 2006 through September 29, 2010, the Veteran's skin disability was assigned a maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 7806. Since September 30, 2010, the Veteran's skin disability has been assigned an 80% rating, the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 7800.,The Veteran's right thumb disability was not shown to have a gap of more than one to two inches between the thumb pad and fingers prior to May 14, 2003. Since May 14, 2003, the Veteran's right thumb disability has been manifested by pain but no other objective evidence of functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The criteria for increased ratings were not met as the conditions did not meet the required manifestations or severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Solar and seborrheic dermatitis of the face, Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, status post arthroscopy, Status post open reduction, with internal fixation, of the right elbow with mild arthritis, Status post torn radial collateral ligament of the right thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1214186
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