The Veteran's service-connected scar, right side of nose with acne infection, was manifested by a scar at least one-quarter inch wide at widest part; a surface contour of scar elevated or depressed on palpation; a scar adherent to underlying tissue; skin hypopigmented and hyperpigmented in an area exceeding 6 square inches; and skin texture abnormal in an area exceeding 6 square inches. The Veteran's disability warranted a 50% rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran had a scar at least one-quarter inch wide, with surface contour of scar elevated or depressed on palpation, adherent to underlying tissue, and skin hypopigmented and hyperpigmented in an area exceeding 6 square inches; these findings met the criteria for a 50% rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Acne infection, Scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1137735
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