The Board found that the veteran's service-connected herpes, chin area does not warrant a higher disability rating as it is manifested by intermittent breakouts occurring every three to five weeks and lasting five to seven days. The breakouts are characterized by dry papules and papulovesicles with crusts on the veteran's chin.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, as there was no indication of severe scars or extensive skin involvement that would warrant a higher disability evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0614076
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