The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The lichen planus claim was denied as the current rating of 60% is the maximum allowed under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s lichen planus does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the existing schedular criteria and the specific diagnostic codes used to evaluate skin disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Lichen Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047230
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