The VA has continued the veteran's current 30 percent rating for acne with alopecia and hidradenitis suppurativa, finding that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the veteran's disability meets or approximates the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- acne with alopecia, hidradenitis suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0122668
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left foot corn and calluses, while remanding the claims for persistent depressive disorder and hidradenitis suppurativa.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a skin disability and hernias to obtain additional medical opinions, as the previous VA examinations are found insufficient.
- Dismissed
The appeal of the claim for service connection for hidradenitis suppurativa was dismissed due to a failure to follow claims processing rules.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for hidradenitis suppurativa and granted service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, but remanded the claim for sleep apnea due to a need for additional evidence.
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