The Veteran's service-connected dyshidrotic eczema is rated at 10 percent since May 5, 2008. Prior to this date, the condition was not considered for a higher rating due to lack of symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s dyshidrotic eczema did not meet criteria for a higher rating as it did not involve constant exudation or itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. The condition was also responsive to therapy and topical steroids were used effectively.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19165590
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- Denied
The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's dyshidrotic eczema as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable regulations.
- Denied
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