The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent prior to February 13, 2024, and greater than 30 percent thereafter for an acne condition but granted a separate evaluation for acne scars.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7828, while the Veteran's service-connected acne condition resulted in visible or palpable tissue loss and gross distortion of features, warranting a separate evaluation for acne scars.
- Claimed conditions
- acne vulgaris, follicular occlusion triad
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25007974
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for eczema and acne vulgaris (skin conditions) to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board is remanding the claim for a new VA examination to address the nature and severity of the Veteran's acne vulgaris, including the January 2020 lay statement.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including high cholesterol, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as a compensable rating for acne vulgaris and migraine.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no evidence of a current respiratory disability, superficial acne, epistaxis, tension headaches, or significant limitation in the right little finger.
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