The Board found that the veteran's facial acne, which is manifested by a painful cyst and ice pick scars on the chin, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent under the criteria in effect prior to August 30, 2002. The post-operative residuals of pilonidal cyst issue was not addressed as it was not properly before the Board at that time.
The deciding factor: The veteran's facial acne is manifested by a painful cyst and ice pick scars on the chin, which do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial acne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0708941
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected facial acne, finding that it affects less than 40 percent of his face and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examination. The Veteran's facial acne is being evaluated in relation to his service-connected PTSD.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities produced total occupational impairment starting from January 1, 2013. The effective date for the TDIU is set at January 1, 2013.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for facial acne with residual scars as if it were awarded on the date of the July 1982 rating decision. The noncompensable rating for hydradenitis of the groin remains under review.
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