The Veteran's herpes simplex II affected less than 20 percent of his body and exposed areas, and did not require systemic therapy for more than six weeks over a 12-month period. Therefore, the claim for an increased disability rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's herpes simplex II affected more than 20% of his entire body or exposed areas, nor did it require systemic therapy for at least six weeks within a 12-month period.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Simplex II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22066839
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- Denied
The Veteran's herpes simplex II was rated as noncompensable, and the Board denied an initial compensable rating due to the condition affecting less than 5 percent of his entire body and exposed areas.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for Herpes Simplex II and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The claim for Herpes Simplex II was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosed medical condition during or after service, while the claim for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was remanded due to conflicting opinions on its etiology.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating for service-connected Herpes Simplex II, earlier effective date for service connection for depressive disorder and tender scarring related to pilonidal cyst removal. The issues were withdrawn by the Veteran.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for herpes simplex II, acquired psychiatric disorder, defective vision, dizziness or loss of sleep, and headaches have been granted. The claim for TDIU is remanded.
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