The Veteran's eczema is rated at 30 percent since July 5, 2017. The condition affects more than 20 to 40 percent of the exposed areas and requires intermittent systemic therapy (topical corticosteroids).
The deciding factor: The VA examination report dated in October 2017 found that eczema affected between 20 to 40 percent of the body, requiring intermittent systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Eczema, Left Foot Hallux Valgus and Bunionectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19103264
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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