The veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, and his hidradenitis suppurativa with inclusion cysts and keloids on the chest wall, neck, and knees/elsbows; Seborrheic eczema on the knees and elbows are both currently rated at 30 percent. The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied.

The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the veteran's right ankle disability did not warrant a higher rating due to marked limitation of motion, but no additional functional loss was noted during flare-ups. His skin conditions met criteria for a 30 percent rating based on extensive scarring and symptoms.

Claimed conditions

Hidradenitis suppurativa with inclusion cysts and keloids on the chest wall, neck, and knees/elsbows; Seborrheic eczema on the knees and elbows, Residuals of right ankle fracture and sprain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

June 9, 2003

Citation

0312317

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