The veteran's acne vulgaris is currently rated at 10 percent since August 30, 2002. The RO has granted a higher evaluation of 30 percent for the period prior to August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's acne vulgaris met the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on visible and palpable tissue loss (atrophy), multiple hypopigmented areas, scars over 1/4 inch in width, and at least three of the characteristics of disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0615523
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral orchitis and remanded issues related to PTSD, ingrown toenails, and sinusitis. The appeals for Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Cough Condition, and Acne Vulgaris were dismissed.
- Denied
The Veteran's acne vulgaris is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of more than 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected by the condition.
- Granted
The veteran's acne vulgaris was rated at 10 percent prior to August 30, 2002 and increased to 30 percent on and after that date.
- Denied
The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected acne vulgaris, currently rated at 10 percent.
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