The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for unspecified dermatitis is denied as the evidence does not show that his skin condition has manifested to a degree warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show characteristic lesions involving more than 20% of the entire body or exposed areas affected, and the Veteran's therapy was topical only.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26022199
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