The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The unstable surgical scar associated with pilonidal cyst removal is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under DC 7804. The residuals of pilonidal cyst removal other than painful/unstable scar are not compensable. The coccygectomy residuals are already rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied as there was no evidence to support an increased evaluation for any of the conditions, and the current ratings under applicable DCs were deemed appropriate based on the medical findings and criteria provided in the Rating Schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- unstable surgical scar associated with pilonidal cyst removal, residuals of pilonidal cyst removal other than painful/unstable scar, residuals of coccygectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23042594
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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