Partly granted
The veteran is granted a 10% rating for bilateral breast reduction surgery scars but denied an increased rating for bilateral gynecomastia.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including VA examinations and the Veteran's statements about pain.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral breast reduction surgery scars, bilateral gynecomastia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005615
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