The Veteran's service-connected keloids and pruritus on chest, upper back, arms, and flank have been manifested by raised keloids affecting less than 5 percent of the entire body; and by pruritus affecting greater than 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical findings consistently show that the Veteran's keloids affect less than 5 percent of his total body area, and pruritus affects greater than 5 percent but less than 20 percent. No exposed areas are affected by the keloids or pruritus.
- Claimed conditions
- Keloids, Pruritus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1144261
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