The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for exostosis of the skull and granted a compensable rating (10%) for her head scar. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's exostosis of the skull did not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating, and denied her claim. For her head scar, the Board noted that she had at least one painful scar warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- exostosis of the skull, head scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22030072
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