The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for dermatitis of the bilateral feet is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s dermatitis of the bilateral feet covers less than 5 percent of his body and 0 percent of exposed areas, and his treatment with topical medications does not constitute systemic therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20077326
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because service connection for dermatitis of the bilateral feet was already granted in a previous rating decision, and no longer requires further review.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, skin cancer, a compensable disability rating for dermatitis of the bilateral feet prior to November 14, 2014, and a TDIU prior to April 16, 2012.
- Granted
The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, which is currently rated at 100 percent disabling.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection and an increased evaluation for dermatitis of the bilateral feet. The Veteran's claim for a skin disorder of the arms, hands, and legs is also being addressed.
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