The Veteran's dermatitis was rated at 10 percent from October 16, 2015 to July 2, 2019.,From July 3, 2019 to September 16, 2019, the rating remained at 10 percent as there was no systemic therapy required.,From September 17, 2019 to November 10, 2021, a 60 percent rating was granted due to constant or near-constant systemic therapy (hydroxyzine for itching).,From November 11, 2021 to February 22, 2023, the rating reverted back to 10 percent as no systemic therapy was required.,Since February 23, 2023, a 30 percent rating has been assigned due to dermatitis covering more than 20 but less than 40 percent of the body.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dermatitis met the criteria for a higher rating at specific periods based on the area affected and systemic therapy required.
- Claimed conditions
- Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23061548
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