The Veteran's eczema (a skin disability) is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,The Veteran's limitation of flexion of the left knee is currently rated at 10 percent, which is also the maximum rating available under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: Both conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are both currently rated at the maximum allowed by law.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema (a skin disability), limitation of flexion of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21073436
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative have withdrawn their appeals for all issues on appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations on multiple knee conditions and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for limitation of flexion and extension of the left knee, as well as an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee postoperative synovitis and degenerative arthritis, due to insufficient evidence.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates related to various left and right hip, knee, shoulder, and other conditions as they were freestanding claims not continuously pursued from the initial rating decisions.
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