The Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for the post-operative residuals of basal cell carcinoma of the right upper cheek, and has denied any increase in rating for the ectropion of the right lower eyelid.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had residual disfigurement from the previous basal cell carcinoma excision and reconstruction, resulting in a hypertrophic scar and asymmetry of the eyelids. The Board determined this warranted a higher 30 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Post-operative residuals of basal cell carcinoma of the right upper cheek"}, {"condition_name":"Unilateral ectropion of the right lower eyelid"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

March 23, 2006

Citation

0608431