The Veteran's postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst have been rated at 10 percent since January 2007. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects his disability.
The deciding factor: The criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent were not met as there was no evidence of deep scars, limitation of motion, or other factors warranting a higher rating under applicable VA regulations and diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1217233
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst are currently manifested by pain, burning, and itching at the surgical site, as well as monthly flare-ups of symptoms, which preclude sitting or ambulation for long periods and refraining from wearing certain types of clothing. The Board finds that the criteria for the assignment of a schedular rating of 10 percent have been met.
- Denied
The Veteran's compensation benefits were correctly terminated from December 27, 2001 to October 4, 2004 due to being a fugitive felon.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for a single painful scar under Diagnostic Code 7804. Therefore, an increased rating higher than 10 percent is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development at the RO level. He has multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and seeks service connection or increased ratings.
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