The Board denied an increased rating for acne vulgaris, finding that the evidence did not support a disability rating in excess of 10 percent from August 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acne vulgaris was manifested by deep acne affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck or other than on the face and neck, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne vulgaris
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25005620
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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