The veteran's claim of service connection for low back strain is denied, but he is granted a compensable evaluation (10%) for his epidermal inclusion cysts of the back, neck, and buttocks.
The deciding factor: There was no competent medical evidence linking any post-service low back disability to the veteran's period of active military service. The veteran's epidermal inclusion cysts are manifested by cystic acne, scarring, and scabbing as evidenced on most recent VA examination, including itching in the neck area.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, epidermal inclusion cysts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0010136
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