Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for a linear scar was denied. The claim for residuals of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The decision on the linear scar was based on the lack of visible or palpable tissue loss and specific characteristics of disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- linear scar, left side of neck from ear to mid-throat, residuals of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of head/neck cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000277
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