The Veteran's lichen simplex is currently rated at 30 percent, effective from August 30, 2002 to the present. The rating criteria for skin disabilities were revised in 2008 and apply retroactively.
The deciding factor: The current rating of 30 percent under DC 7806 aligns with the Veteran's lichen simplex condition as it affects more than 40% of exposed areas or requires systemic therapy, but does not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on ulceration, extensive exfoliation, crusting, or systemic manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- lichen simplex
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1316450
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The veteran's appeal for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The veteran was granted increased ratings for major depressive disorder, PTSD, and lichen simplex. Service connection for GERD and irritable bowel syndrome as secondary to PTSD was also granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims due to the addition of new evidence after a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The claims include increased ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and psoriasis, service connection for erectile dysfunction, lichen simplex, urticaria, and furuncles, as well as TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran's current skin condition, including eczematous dermatitis and lichen simplex, is related to his in-service incidents of a skin condition, then-diagnosed as rashes and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Service connection for the skin condition is granted on a direct basis.
- Denied
The Veteran's skin condition, characterized as eczema dermatitis and lichen simplex, did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Board denied his claim for an initial compensable rating.
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