The Veteran's alopecia, characterized by scarring affecting more than 40 percent of the scalp, is rated at 20 percent since April 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner estimated that the Veteran's alopecia affected an area 'about the size of two palms', which seems to approximate 40 percent or more of the scalp.
- Claimed conditions
- alopecia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1013369
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What this means for you
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