The Veteran's melanoderma/eczema is currently rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For hemorrhoids, an increased rating to 20 percent has been granted from January 12, 2011 through January 5, 2018. After this period, the Veteran's condition is already rated at the maximum schedular rating of 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 7336.,The Veteran's migraines are currently rated at 30 percent and have been granted a higher rating to 50 percent effective from January 12, 2011. After this period, the Veteran is already receiving the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent under Diagnostic Code 8100.,The appeal for increased ratings for melanoderma/eczema and migraines remains denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a higher rating for any of the conditions based on the criteria provided in the applicable VA rating schedules.
- Claimed conditions
- Melanoderma/eczema, Hemorrhoids, Migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20030743
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