The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for recurrent hidradenitis of the perineal, vulvar, and rectal area as the evidence did not show that more than 20% of the Veteran's body or exposed areas were affected by the condition during flare-ups, nor was there any evidence of systemic therapy lasting six weeks or more.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's skin disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent as no more than 20% of her body or exposed areas were affected by the condition during flare-ups, and there was no evidence of systemic therapy lasting six weeks or more.

Claimed conditions

recurrent hidradenitis of the perineal, vulvar, and rectal area

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 19, 2025

Citation

25003761

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