The veteran's skin disorder, which includes scalp folliculitis, acne keloidalis nuchae, and hidradenitis suppurativa, has been rated at 60 percent since August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition required near constant systemic therapy of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for the previous year.
- Claimed conditions
- scalp folliculitis, acne keloidalis nuchae, hidradenitis suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2003
- Citation
- 0303576
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