The Veteran's skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to April 26, 2012. From that date, his condition covered less than 40 percent of his total body area and did not require constant or near constant systemic therapy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's tinea cruris and dermatophytosis did not cover at least 5 to 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected, nor did it require intermittent systemic therapy for a duration less than six weeks during any 12-month period. His xerotic eczema covered more than 40 percent of his total body area but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea cruris, dermatophytosis, xerotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1609018
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain a retrospective VA examination for his dermatophytosis from January 6, 2020, to August 1, 2024. The Veteran seeks an increased rating and earlier effective date for service connection.
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