The Veteran's skin disabilities of folliculitis and discoid lupus erythematosus have been rated at 30 percent since September 25, 2009. This rating is in line with the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent each for folliculitis and discoid lupus erythematosus prior to September 25, 2009, and in excess of 30 percent total thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disabilities have been rated based on the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent each for folliculitis and discoid lupus erythematosus since September 25, 2009, as they meet the requirements for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806.
- Claimed conditions
- folliculitis, discoid lupus erythematosus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2013
- Citation
- 1337159
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- Remanded (sent back)
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