The Board granted a 10 percent disability rating for dermatitis, variously diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophytosis, and tinea versicolor, prior to June 5, 2023, but denied a higher rating from that date. The issues related to Raynaud's syndrome and special monthly compensation were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition was found to be manifested by characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the applicable regulations. The Board denied a higher rating due to the lack of evidence showing more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, dermatophytosis, tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25014721
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