The Board granted an initial increased 60 percent rating for service-connected eczema and a 20 percent rating for the right ankle disability, effective from the date of claim.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed near-constant systemic therapy including corticosteroids for the eczema and marked limitation of motion in the right ankle.

Claimed conditions

eczema, right ankle disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

February 3, 2025

Citation

25001548

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