The Veteran's right-side pilonidal cyst scar is rated at 0 percent, which is the noncompensable rating. The Board found that the scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right-side pilonidal cyst scar measures less than 144 square inches (929 cm²) and is rated at noncompensable due to lack of evidence showing an area or areas greater than 144 square inches.
- Claimed conditions
- Pilonidal cyst scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23003114
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied as her service-connected herpes and pilonidal cyst scar did not meet the criteria for higher ratings. Her initial rating for herpes remains at 10 percent, while her pilonidal cyst scar continues to be rated noncompensable.
- Whole decision: Denied
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