The VA has determined that the veteran's acne scarring and acne vulgaris do not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of extensive exfoliation, crusting, systemic or nervous manifestations. The condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new skin disability rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's acne scarring and acne vulgaris have been manifested by rare complaints of itching and rash, which are treated successfully with cream; there is no evidence of extensive exfoliation, crusting, systemic or nervous manifestations. The condition has not required hospitalization or markedly interfered with the veteran's employment.
- Claimed conditions
- acne scarring, acne vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2005
- Citation
- 0528284
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the claim for a new VA examination to address the nature and severity of the Veteran's acne vulgaris, including the January 2020 lay statement.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent prior to February 13, 2024, and greater than 30 percent thereafter for an acne condition but granted a separate evaluation for acne scars.
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