The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for dyshidrotic eczema of the bilateral hands and fingernails prior to January 30, 2013, was denied. The claim for a higher disability rating since January 30, 2013, to include extraschedular consideration, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the new or prior criteria for Diagnostic Code 7806. The evidence showed that his eczema affected less than 5 percent of his total body area and at least 5 but less than 20 percent of his exposed areas, which does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 30, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20001807
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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