The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is rated at 30 percent since January 9, 2020. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on January 9, 2020, indicated the condition covered between 5% and 20% of his skin, warranting a 30 percent rating under the current criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20081367
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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