The Veteran's skin disability was not shown to cover at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas, and he required intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for a total duration of less than six weeks during the past 12-month period. Therefore, an initial compensable rating is denied.,Prior to July 20, 2018, his tension headaches were not manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once every two months or once every month over the last several months. Thus, a compensable rating prior to this date is also denied.,From July 20, 2018, his tension headaches were manifested by characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once every month over the last several months. Therefore, an increased rating of 30 percent but no higher for service-connected tension headaches is granted.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new version of DC 7806.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Skin disability (tinea cruris)"}, {"condition_name":"Tension headaches"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 5, 2020

Citation

20071641