The Veteran's skin condition is currently rated at 10 percent, effective November 21, 1981. The Board finds that a rating in excess of 10 percent for acne form eruption with epidermal occlusion cyst of the face, chest and back disability is denied. For the low back issue, the case is remanded as the Veteran presented testimony indicating his condition has worsened since the last VA examination. TDIU is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to it affecting less than 5 percent of the total body area and none of the exposed areas, as per the March 2019 VA examination findings. For his low back disability, the Board finds that additional development is needed given the Veteran's testimony indicating worsening since the last VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne form eruption with epidermal occlusion cyst of the face, chest and back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23041704
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What this means for you
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