The Veteran's service-connected acne vulgaris of the face and neck with fungus on feet is rated at 30 percent, while his service-connected basal cell carcinoma of the chin is rated at 10 percent. The claims for psychiatric disorder, TDIU, and initial compensable evaluation for acne vulgaris are being remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acne vulgaris with fungus on feet does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it affects less than 40% of exposed skin and total body area, and is treated with topical medications. The basal cell carcinoma scar on the chin meets one characteristic of disfigurement under Diagnostic Code 7800.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Basal Cell Carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1225857
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The issue of service connection for basal cell carcinoma is being remanded.,The VA examiner did not provide a direct service connection opinion, and the matter needs to be addressed again.
- 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.
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