The Veteran's skin disability, which includes diffuse dermatophytosis and herpes simplex virus, is rated at a maximum of 60 percent since April 19, 2021. The rating was granted as the condition meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability includes both diffuse dermatophytosis and herpes simplex virus, which meet the criteria for a maximum 60 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.
- Claimed conditions
- Diffuse dermatophytosis, Herpes simplex virus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080180
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