The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's skin disorder characterized as boils, currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7806 due to the current severity of the skin disorder affecting less than 20 to 40 percent of the veteran's exposed skin and total body area, and no systemic therapy was required during the past 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- Boils
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2007
- Citation
- 0701363
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's heart disorder and skin condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain Social Security Administration records and further medical examinations regarding his skin conditions, PTSD, and boils.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a skin disorder, specifically acne vulgaris with boils, and finds that it is related to the appellant's preexisting condition due to exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for boils, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current skin condition to his in-service complaints of boils and rashes.
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