The Board granted service connection for rosacea with rhinophyma and denied an increased rating for acne vulgaris with surface contour depressed on palpation.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed rosacea with rhinophyma had its onset during service, but the VA examiner's opinion did not sufficiently address the Veteran's lay statements and evidence. For the acne vulgaris, the condition has not manifested in deep acne affecting 40 percent or more of the face and neck.
- Claimed conditions
- rosacea with rhinophyma, acne vulgaris with surface contour depressed on palpation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106725
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