The Veteran's skin condition, which includes lipogranulomatosis substantia of Rothman and Makie (variant of Weber-Christion panniculitis) with ichthyosis vulgaris of entire body, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of systemic therapy or affected areas exceeding 40% of the body or exposed areas. For TDIU, the Veteran's skin condition was deemed insufficient to prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s service-connected skin condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not involve systemic therapy or affected more than 40% of his body or exposed areas. For TDIU, the evidence showed that the Veteran's skin condition alone was insufficient to prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- lipogranulomatosis substantia of Rothman and Makie (variant of Weber-Christion panniculitis), ichthyosis vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19102722
What this means for you
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