The Veteran's eczema and seborrheic dermatitis was granted a rating of 60 percent, but no higher, for the appeal period beginning on March 24, 2024. The lumbar spine disorder claim is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran received constant or near-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs from March 24, 2024 onwards, warranting a 60 percent rating for eczema and seborrheic dermatitis.
- Claimed conditions
- eczema and seborrheic dermatitis, lumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- 25007867
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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