The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for acne keloidalis, folliculitis was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition covered less than 12 square inches and did not require systemic therapy or result in functional limitation of affected areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne keloidalis, Folliculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1407633
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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