The Veteran's eczema was initially rated as noncompensable from December 2, 2005 to March 28, 2007. From March 29, 2007 to June 6, 2007, the Veteran received a 60 percent rating for eczema due to significant facial rash. Since August 3, 2012, he has been rated at 60 percent for eczema. Additionally, a separate 20 percent rating was granted for radial nerve impairment of the left upper extremity as a neurologic manifestation of service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's eczema affected more than 40% of exposed body areas from March 29, 2007 to June 6, 2007, warranting a 60 percent rating. Since August 3, 2012, the condition has been rated at 60 percent due to its current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema, alar rash, seborrheic dermatitis, actinic keratosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2013
- Citation
- 1334367
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- Remanded (sent back)
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