The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for recurrent herpes and venereal warts was denied. Recurrent herpes is rated at 60 percent since March 22, 2012, based on constant or near-constant systemic therapy with Acyclovir. Venereal warts are not compensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the assignment of a higher rating for either condition during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent herpes, venereal warts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18110867
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for epidermal cysts, including hidradenitis and lipoma. The claims for venereal warts and allergic rhinitis and sinusitis were denied as they are not related to active service.
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