The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected dyshidrotic eczema, bilateral hands was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 6, 2019 and a rating in excess of 60 percent from June 6, 2019 onward.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's eczema affected less than 5% of his total body area and exposed areas, and did not require systemic therapy. The new General Rating Formula for the Skin under revised VA regulations does not apply to this case as it pertains to skin disabilities rated under Diagnostic Codes 7806, 7809, 7813 to 7816, 7820 to 7822, and 7824.
- Claimed conditions
- dyshidrotic eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20077499
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