The Veteran seeks a higher disability rating for his service-connected cystic acne of the face with folliculitis of the scalp, and also wishes to have the reduction from 30 percent to 10 percent effective March 1, 2010 reviewed. The Board has determined that additional development is needed before this case can be properly adjudicated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim requires an updated VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected cystic acne and folliculitis of the scalp.
- Claimed conditions
- cystic acne of the face, folliculitis of the scalp
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1630364
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a retrospective medical opinion on whether the topical corticosteroid treatments used prior to November 22, 2017, are considered systemic therapy.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for folliculitis of the scalp and retained metal fragments in the scalp and cheek, both on a presumptive basis. The claims for chronic disability manifested by loss of appetite and chronic fatigue are denied as they are found to be manifestations of service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claim for folliculitis of the scalp is granted. The Board found that a current diagnosis of folliculitis was established during service and not due to any pre-existing condition or another service-connected disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including a vocational rehabilitation evaluation that assesses the Veteran's current limitations and their effect on his ability to perform in his occupational field. The issue of entitlement to VR&E benefits is still pending.
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