The Veteran's solar lentigo was initially rated at 10 percent from August 30, 2002 to November 8, 2010. From November 9, 2010 to November 28, 2012, the disability rating was increased to 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's solar lentigo affected less than 5% of exposed areas and total body surface from August 30, 2002 to November 8, 2010. From November 9, 2010 to November 28, 2012, the condition affected at least 5% but less than 40% of exposed areas and total body surface.
- Claimed conditions
- Solar lentigo, Tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2015
- Citation
- 1540665
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding his need for regular aid and assistance.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating from June 30, 2021. The left ankle disability and tinea versicolor are denied ratings in excess of the current 10 percent. Bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating.
- Dismissed
The claims regarding reduction of the disability ratings for low back strain and left knee degenerative joint disease have been dismissed.,The claim regarding reduction of the disability rating for tinea versicolor remains on appeal.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for PFB, left ankle disability, and tinea versicolor. The decision states that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.
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