The Veteran's service-connected dermatitis is granted, with a current rating of 70 percent.,While the Veteran's MDD with PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 9, 2021, his appeal for an increased disability rating remains denied. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected MDD with PTSD and SMC at the housebound rate prior to October 22, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dermatitis was found to have had its onset during his active service, while his MDD with PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis, major depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24007891
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- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of June 8, 2022 for the award of service connection for a skin disability (dermatitis). This decision is based on the receipt of an intent to file dated June 8, 2022.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding various service connection claims and rating determinations due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the failure to attend scheduled VA examinations. Rescheduled VA examinations will be conducted to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions and the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition, including basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratoses, and dermatitis, as it found no evidence to support a nexus between his current conditions and his active-duty service.
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