Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for acne vulgaris and a separate rating for facial scars. The decision was based on medical evidence showing no deep acne, disfigurement, or unstable/painful scars.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report indicated superficial acne with no evidence of deep acne, disfigurement, or unstable/painful scars.
- Claimed conditions
- acne vulgaris, facial scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000237
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