The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his epidermal inclusion cysts and probable chloracne, as well as service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities; right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and ulnar neuropathy left upper extremity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition was rated based on the criteria applicable to deep acne affecting less than 40 percent of his face and neck. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted under any other diagnostic codes or theories of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- epidermal inclusion cysts, probable chloracne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1523380
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected epidermal inclusion cysts and tinea versicolor were rated as non-compensable due to the lack of more than topical therapy required during the past 12 months.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted annual VA clothing allowances for the use of benzoyl peroxide 5% to treat his service-connected cysts affecting his back, chest, and legs (resulting in damage to his shirts) and legs (resulting in damage to his pants).
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