The Board determined that the veteran's service-connected multiple lipoma disability does not warrant an evaluation greater than 30 percent, as there is no evidence of ulceration, extensive exfoliation, or crusting. The old scars and multiple lipomas measuring up to 1-2.5 centimeters in diameter do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected multiple lipoma disability does not present an exceptionally repugnant disorder that would warrant a 50 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7806, and there is no evidence of ulceration, extensive exfoliation, or crusting to support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Lipomas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0215127
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The Veteran is granted a TDIU beginning March 22, 2010. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis before March 22, 2010 remains in appellate status.
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The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for TBI residuals was dismissed. The appeals for service connection for headaches, multiple lipomas, IBS, and a skin condition were all granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for multiple lipomas of the anterior neck prior to March 19, 2012 was granted. The claim for a higher rating since March 19, 2012 and for multiple lipomas of the posterior neck prior to October 31, 2013 were denied. The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for multiple lipomas of the posterior neck since October 31, 2013 was granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's lipomas are related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, service connection for multiple lipomas is granted.
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