The Veteran's hyperpigmentation, which included scars and burn-like lesions on the face, was rated at 50 percent effective February 14, 2013. This rating is based on the severity of his condition as determined by VA examinations.
The deciding factor: VA examinations found that the Veteran had four characteristics of disfigurement from February 14, 2013, warranting a 50 percent rating under the applicable schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- hyperpigmentation, burn to face and scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1645620
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