The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa and surgical scars, both axillae, have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board denied the claims for a higher rating based on the criteria set forth in Diagnostic Code 7806 (for dermatitis or eczema) and Diagnostic Codes 7801-7805 (for superficial scars). The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s hidradenitis suppurativa affected less than 20% of his entire body and exposed areas, and required no systemic therapy. His surgical scars were superficial and covered an area less than 144 square centimeters (sq. cm.), with no limitation of motion or pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Surgical Scars, Both Axillae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1756682
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for multiple sebaceous cysts with hidradenitis suppurativa was granted, and he is now rated at the maximum 60 percent disability level throughout the entire appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for peripheral vascular disease of the left leg, as of December 10, 2019 and entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for hidradenitis suppurativa.,The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected dermatitis with hidradenitis suppurativa, including any impact on her scalp and ankle conditions. The examiner should also consider whether her skin disabilities result in disfigurement or scars.
- Partly granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and hidradenitis suppurativa. The evidence received since the March 2003 rating decision raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.
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