The Veteran's skin disability, consisting of acne vulgaris and bilateral foot onychomycosis, is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating (60 percent) due to his service-connected conditions. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current 60 percent rating for acne vulgaris with bilateral foot onychomycosis represents the highest schedular rating available under VA regulations, and there are no additional factors or evidence presented to warrant an increase in his disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne vulgaris, Bilateral foot onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2023
- Citation
- A23030550
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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