The Veteran's allergic contact dermatitis is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7806. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not more nearly approximate the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's allergic contact dermatitis has resulted in symptoms affecting less than 20% of exposed areas or 20% of the entire body, and he did not require systemic therapy such as corticosteroids for at least six weeks during the past twelve-month period. The current rating adequately reflects his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2014
- Citation
- 1414074
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected allergic contact dermatitis is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination and consideration of new criteria.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's allergic contact dermatitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, and his right ankle fracture and major depressive disorder issues were remanded for further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's skin disability, allergic contact dermatitis, is rated at a 10 percent level due to intermittent systemic therapy with prednisone.
- Denied
The Veteran's recurrent skin rash was not found to be related to his service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. Service connection for the condition is denied.
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