The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for acne vulgaris was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or deep acne other than on the face and neck.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acne vulgaris is superficial (comedones, papules, pustules), not deep (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts).
- Claimed conditions
- Acne Vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24052247
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings and earlier effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for hearing loss or disability of the cervical spine, and denied all other claims.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Cough Condition were dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals.,The Veteran's appeal for Acne Vulgaris was dismissed as his claim was granted during the appeal period.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for another examination to assess the Veteran's acne vulgaris with sebaceous cysts. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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