The Veteran's linear scars, post bilateral breast reduction are not rated compensably due to the absence of disabling effects not considered in a rating provided under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.,The Veteran's folliculitis of the pubic area is not rated compensably as there is no evidence of intermittent systemic therapy or characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected; or at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas affected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's linear scars do not cover an area greater than 144 square inches and are not considered in a rating provided under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.,There is no evidence of intermittent systemic therapy or characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected; or at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas affected.
- Claimed conditions
- Linear scars, post bilateral breast reduction, Folliculitis of the pubic area
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19162552
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