The Veteran's skin disorder was not shown to cover 5 percent of exposed areas or of the entire body, and did not require systemic therapy for a total duration of less than 6 weeks. From August 19, 2010 to March 27, 2011, it required systemic therapy for a total duration of less than 6 weeks during a 12 week period. From March 28, 2011 to May 28, 2011, it required systemic therapy for a total duration of 6 weeks or more but not constantly. Since then, the skin disorder has covered 20 to 40 percent of exposed areas affected and/or required systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for a total duration of six weeks or more, but not constantly.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dermatitis/eczema did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to August 19, 2010 and was rated at 10 percent from that date until May 28, 2011. Since then, it has met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatitis/eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2014
- Citation
- 1454042
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