The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for shaving bumps was granted prior to August 5, 2019. However, the Board denied an increased rating of more than 10 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s shaving bumps affected less than 20% of his exposed areas but not more than 5%, warranting a 10% rating prior to August 5, 2019. After this date, they covered between 5 and 20% of his total body or exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- shaving bumps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20002314
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection claims, and the Board dismissed the case.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to an incomplete set of the Veteran's service treatment records.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.