The Veteran's skin disability, including discoid lupus erythematosus and folliculitis of the facial area, facial scars, and acne, has been rated at a maximum 60 percent since October 13, 2011. The claim for increased ratings is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin disability met the criteria for a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7806 due to its constant or nearly-constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive drugs required during the past 12-month period, affecting more than 40 percent of the entire body.
- Claimed conditions
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Folliculitis of the facial area, facial scars, and acne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1732423
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