The Veteran's lichen planus is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s lichen planus covers less than 40% of his entire body or exposed areas affected, and no systemic therapy is required. The condition also does not cause significant functional impairment or scarring that would warrant a higher rating under other applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Lichen planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1241022
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran was found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD since June 9, 2014.
- Granted
The Veteran's lichen planus is rated at a 60 percent rating, effective May 6, 2011. The Board also granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 10 percent for lichen planus of the penis from September 1, 2008 to November 6, 2015 and a maximum rating of 60 percent from November 6, 2015. The Veteran also receives SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) for loss of use of creative organ.
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