The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for chronic multiple lipomatosis with scars status post lipoma removal, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scarring did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as defined by Diagnostic Code 7801 (scars of the head, face, and neck) or General Rating Formula for the Skin. The Veteran had multiple lipomas removed over time but his scars were not large enough to warrant an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic multiple lipomatosis, Scars from lipoma removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20074726
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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