The Veteran's dermatitis/eczema disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective prior to June 16, 2014. The right shoulder limitation of motion issue remains pending and will be remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's dermatitis/eczema affected 20-40% of his total body surface area, warranting a 30 percent rating under DC 7806. The right shoulder issue requires additional examination and evaluation to determine its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis/eczema, right shoulder limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1733196
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