The Veteran's tinea capitis is resolved and does not warrant a compensable rating. The Veteran's residual scar from repaired atrial myxoma has pain but no limitation of function, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7804.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars are painful but do not meet the criteria for an increased rating as they are only one scar and do not qualify as unstable or multiple.
- Claimed conditions
- tinea capitis, residual scar from repaired atrial myxoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1540751
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tinea capitis and PTSD, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are being remanded. A new VA examination is needed for both the skin condition and PTSD.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for her service-connected tinea capitis and seborrheic dermatitis was denied. The initial rating of 10 percent prior to October 16, 2012 is maintained, while the initial rating of 60 percent beginning October 16, 2012 remains unchanged.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to the Veteran's skin disability prior to October 16, 2012. The RO is directed to obtain relevant private treatment records and provide a VA examination to assess the extent of any disfigurement, flare-ups, systemic therapy use, and scars.
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