The Veteran's service-connected dermatosis has been rated at zero percent (noncompensable) since October 29, 2019. The Board found that the condition affects less than 5% of his total body area and requires only topical therapy, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dermatosis covers less than 5 percent of his entire body affected, and the treatment is topical. The Board found that this does not qualify as systemic therapy required for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2023
- Citation
- A23036543
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