The Board has determined that the effective dates for increased disability ratings of atopic dermatitis, lumbar strain with scoliosis, and bilateral plantar fasciitis should be August 27, 2014.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show the required criteria for a higher rating prior to August 27, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Atopic Dermatitis, Lumbar Strain with Scoliosis, Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18151329
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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