The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for a bridge of nose scar and acne, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bridge of nose scar was found to lack characteristics of disfigurement, while his acne was determined to be superficial in nature without affecting 40% or more of the face and neck area.
- Claimed conditions
- bridge of nose scar, acne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051486
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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