The Board has determined that the Veteran's acne vulgaris, which was granted service connection for in July 2007, does not warrant a compensable rating since March 12, 2006. The condition is manifested by superficial papules and comedones without deep acne.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's acne vulgaris has been manifested by superficial papules and comedones on his face and back, but not deep acne affecting more than 40% of the face or neck as required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7828. The Veteran does not have any scars or disfigurement that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- acne vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1302204
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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