The Veteran's skin condition, acne keloidalis involving the back of the scalp, is rated at 30 percent and does not warrant a higher rating as it does not affect more than 40 percent of his total body area or exposed areas, nor does he require constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition affects less than 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas and does not require constant systemic therapy such as corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne keloidalis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20081218
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a skin condition of the scalp, specifically acne keloidalis, finding that it is at least as likely as not incurred during active duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for acne keloidalis, an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder, service connection for hypertension, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inadequate examinations and missing records.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for acne keloidalis with head scar and bumps was granted, but the specific issue of service connection for growth bumps is not addressed in this decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for acne keloidalis, folliculitis was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation.
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