The Veteran's skin disability, including genital herpes, dermatitis of the hands, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as his condition does not meet criteria for a greater than 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability was manifested by dermatitis or eczema affecting less than 20% of the total body area and no exposed areas, with topical treatments applied in limited areas. The Board found that this did not warrant a higher rating as systemic therapy is required for greater ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- genital herpes, dermatitis of the bilateral hands, tinea pedis, onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23048348
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