The Veteran's ichthyosis vulgaris is already rated at the maximum schedular rating, and a TDIU was granted for the period prior to September 20, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ichthyosis vulgaris has been rated at the maximum schedular rating of 60 percent since the beginning of the appeal period. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected skin disability for the prior period before September 20, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- ichthyosis vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23038917
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