The Board granted a separate rating of 10 percent for residual scar posterior neck associated with eczema/dermatitis, but denied an increased rating greater than 10 percent for the service-connected skin conditions.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it affected less than 20% of his body and exposed areas, and he used intermittent systemic therapy including oral antihistamines for 6 weeks or more but not constantly over the past year.

Claimed conditions

eczema/dermatitis with disfigurements of the right tibia, left ankle, left upper arm, neck, right hand and left hand

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 24, 2025

Citation

A25092453

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