The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating and restoration of the 30 percent rating for xerotic eczema prior to November 14, 2008 was granted. The effective date is January 1, 2011.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating from 30% to 0% on January 1, 2011 was procedurally proper and the restoration of a 30% rating from January 1, 2011 was granted as it met the criteria for such a rating based on the Veteran's symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- xerotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2013
- Citation
- 1328838
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