The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis on the face with pseudofolliculitis barbae and left earlobe AK, finding that his use of topical corticosteroid for six weeks or more but not constantly warranted this increase.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s use of a topical corticosteroid for six weeks or more but not on a constant basis was sufficient to warrant an increased rating to 30 percent, as it met the criteria for such a rating based on the nature and duration of his treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Seborrheic dermatitis on the face, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Left earlobe actinic keratosis (AK)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19184727
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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