The veteran's claim for increased ratings for multiple lipomas prior to and after August 30, 2002 was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition met the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the veteran's service-connected multiple lipomas had symptoms such as exudation or itching constant, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Lipomas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2005
- Citation
- 0502336
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- 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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