The Board has restored the 50% rating for facial scars and denied the restoration of a separate 10% rating for dermatophytosis, finding that the reduction was improper due to lack of improvement in ability to function under ordinary conditions.
The deciding factor: The reduction from 50% to 10% for facial scars was found to be improper as there was no actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of daily life and work, while the discontinuation of a separate rating for dermatophytosis was proper due to legal prohibition.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatophytosis, Facial Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20052896
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and potential need for extraschedular consideration. The Veteran's dermatophytosis is currently rated as noncompensable, but there are concerns about its severity and impact on his daily life.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of disability ratings for cervical spine, radiculopathy, and right hip disabilities, as well as a later effective date for dermatophytosis.
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