The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for melasma and rosacea of the face as it was not shown to be more severe than represented by the assigned 0 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin, including characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body or exposed areas affected, or intermittent systemic therapy required for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12 months.

Claimed conditions

melasma and rosacea of the face

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

A25090455

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