Service connection has been granted for recurrent cysts with residual scarring. A 10% initial rating is assigned for the veteran's facial scars, effective September 1993.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the veteran had recurring cysts during service and post-service treatment records confirmed the presence of residual scars from these cyst removal procedures. The facial scars were found to be tender on objective demonstration, meeting the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent cysts, facial scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2002
- Citation
- 0202600
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