The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hidradenitis suppurativa is manifested by intermittent flare-ups in the groin area, and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa has been noncompensable due to its intermittent nature and minimal impact on his body surface areas.
- Claimed conditions
- hidradenitis suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2003
- Citation
- 0314425
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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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