The Veteran's skin disorder of pityriasis rosea was initially rated as noncompensable from April 19, 2008 through February 1, 2012. Since February 2, 2012, the rating has been increased to 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disorder of pityriasis rosea was manifested by numerous, slightly scaly, reddish to fawn-colored round and oval-shaped lesions on his anterior and posterior portions of his thorax. The condition resolved completely during the examination period, with no systemic manifestations or recurring episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Pityriasis rosea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2012
- Citation
- 1244461
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- Granted
The Veteran's initial 30 percent evaluation for pityriasis rosea (previously rated as psoriasis) is granted, based on the evidence showing characteristic lesions affecting more than 20% but less than 40% of his total body area and exposed areas.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection on all issues are remanded due to errors in the decision-making process and the need for additional development of evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's pityriasis rosea was granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent prior to August 25, 2020. The condition involved intermittent systemic therapy including corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive drugs for less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period.
- Denied
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