The Veteran's keratosis pilaris was granted an initial 30 percent rating prior to September 17, 2018, and a 60 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's pigmented nevus is denied as there are no compensable ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's keratosis pilaris was granted an initial 30 percent rating prior to September 17, 2018, and a 60 percent rating thereafter. The Veteran's pigmented nevus is denied as there are no compensable ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's keratosis pilaris warranted an initial 30 percent evaluation prior to September 17, 2018, based on the evidence showing that her skin condition affected more than 20 to 40 percent of the entire body and required constant or near-constant systemic therapy. The rating was increased to a 60 percent rating from September 17, 2018.,The Veteran's pigmented nevus is not considered unstable or painful, nor does it have any disabling effects that are not contemplated by the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- keratosis pilaris, pigmented nevus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21064916
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