The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for multiple sebaceous cysts with hidradenitis suppurativa was granted, and he is now rated at the maximum 60 percent disability level throughout the entire appeal period.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that more than 40% of the exposed areas of the head, face, and neck were affected by the service-connected skin disability, meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the revised Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sebaceous Cysts, Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22015269
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected dermatitis with hidradenitis suppurativa, including any impact on her scalp and ankle conditions. The examiner should also consider whether her skin disabilities result in disfigurement or scars.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
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