The veteran's chronic acne vulgaris, which affects less than forty percent of the face and neck but results in disfigurement due to scars, is rated at 10% since October 23, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's acne vulgaris resulted in a level of disability more nearly approximating the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on disfigurement and hyperpigmentation.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0836791
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for acne vulgaris was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or deep acne other than on the face and neck.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and earlier effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for hearing loss or disability of the cervical spine, and denied all other claims.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Cough Condition were dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals.,The Veteran's appeal for Acne Vulgaris was dismissed as his claim was granted during the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for another examination to assess the Veteran's acne vulgaris with sebaceous cysts. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.
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