The Veteran's pilonidal cyst scar caused ongoing and worsening pain throughout the period on appeal, but was not unstable or associated with underlying soft tissue damage. The scars of the extremities and posterior trunk also caused functional impairment.,The Veteran’s scars of the extremities and posterior trunk did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pilonidal cyst scar and scars of the extremities and posterior trunk did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were not unstable or associated with underlying soft tissue damage.
- Claimed conditions
- Pilonidal Cyst Scar, Scars of the Extremities and Posterior Trunk
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19152450
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