The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected eczema/dermatitis on the hands, forearms, and thighs was granted effective from May 25, 2016. He is now rated at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that treatment for the Veteran's eczema/dermatitis required constant or near-constant systemic antihistamine treatment over the past 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema/dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22015655
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- Granted
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