The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and heat rash / allergic pruritis have been granted a 10 percent disability rating. The left knee conditions, including arthritis and radiculopathy, have had their initial ratings denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin conditions required intermittent systemic corticosteroid therapy for less than six weeks during the past twelve months, warranting a 10 percent disability rating under both old and new regulations. The left knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on body or exposed area affected or systemic therapy duration.
- Claimed conditions
- Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp, Heat Rash / Allergic Pruritis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23019640
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