The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa, status post surgical ablation of bilateral axillary areas with residual scarring, was granted an initial 20 percent disability rating. The ratings for left and right foot dermatitis were denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed stable, non-tender, non-ulcerated scarring from the hidradenitis suppurativa, which met the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7801. The ratings for left and right foot dermatitis were not supported by the evidence as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot dermatitis, right foot dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, status post surgical ablation of bilateral axillary areas with residual scarring (also claimed as lymphadenopathy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2012
- Citation
- 1202067
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's left foot dermatitis was denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show systemic therapy or affected more than 5% of his body area.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn all five issues of service connection for various dermatitis and lump conditions from appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure to consider all relevant evidence. The Veteran's left foot disabilities are related to service, but not necessarily due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's left foot dermatitis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under current regulations.
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