The Veteran's skin condition has been rated at 60 percent since July 31, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran was receiving constant or near-constant systemic therapy with cortisone injections for his skin condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran received constant or near-constant systemic therapy with cortisone injections from at least the beginning of the claim period through July 2013, which is considered a form of 'systemic therapy' under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic hand eczema, atopic dermatitis, intertriginous eczema, exsiccation dermatitis, sensitivity to different pollens, folliculitis barbae, inflammation-induced alopecia of both legs, pityriasis versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1739445
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