The Veteran's acrochordon, rated at zero percent, is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating due to lack of disfigurement or painful/ unstable scars.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's acrochordon caused disfigurement, painful or unstable scars, or impairment of function.
- Claimed conditions
- acrochordon
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22010975
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to address the nature, severity, and etiology of the Veteran's acrochordon and uterine fibroids.
- Denied
The Veteran's skin disorder, claimed as psoriasis, seborrheic keratoses, actinic keratoses, acrochordon, and benign lentigines and nevi, was not shown to be related to his active-duty service, including as due to exposure to toxic herbicides. Service connection for this condition is denied.
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