The Veteran's atopic eczema caused frequent flare-ups, requiring daily use of topical corticosteroids and oral doxycycline. The Board found that the condition most closely approximated a rating of 60 percent for constant or near-constant systemic therapy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's atopic eczema required constant or near-constant use of systemic therapy, including oral doxycycline and topical corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- atopic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1733669
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is required in order to fully adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin disorders and an initial compensable rating for left hand scar residuals of a shrapnel wound. The Veteran needs further examination and opinion regarding his claimed conditions, particularly related to exposure during service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s service-connected eczema did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to November 6, 2018, or on and after November 6, 2018.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's atopic eczema has worsened since her last VA examination in December 2016, and new evidence is needed to determine the current severity of her condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's skin disorders and left-hand scars were denied service connection. The Veteran was not granted a compensable rating for his left hand scar.
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