The Board denied an extra-schedular evaluation for the veteran's postoperative pilonidal cyst, finding no evidence of frequent hospitalizations or marked interference with employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected pilonidal cyst did not meet the criteria for an extra-schedular rating as there was no indication of frequent hospitalization or significant interference with employment.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative pilonidal cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0607144
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for postoperative pilonidal cyst, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) secondary to his service-connected postoperative pilonidal cyst, and service connection for back, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, bilateral hips, and bilateral knees are also being remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions are related to his service-connected postoperative pilonidal cyst. An addendum opinion will be required to address this issue.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to April 22, 2013 is being remanded due to the need for additional development and referral to the Director of Compensation Service.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of a postoperative pilonidal cyst resulted in a painful and unstable scar, warranting a 20 percent disability rating throughout the period on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a rating of 10 percent for residuals of ganglionectomy and postoperative pilonidal cyst, effective April 24, 2008. The Veteran's right wrist has painful motion prior to this date.
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