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thom724
Need some help here guys and gals. Just had my claim for a cyst removal (scar) secondary to my already service connected pseudofolliculitis 10% (shaving bumps) denied. The claim letter states "that the condition is not related based on the statement from the examiner that epidermoid cysts are not due to pseudofolliculitis". I don't think this is true, but I'm no Dr or dermatologist. I contacted the Dr who did the surgery and he said that he couldn't write me a letter stating his opinion because the surgery was longer than a year ago. I've done some research online and the mayo clinic's website states that epidermoid cyst causes can be from "damage to a hair follicle". I had the cyst on my neck where I receive my shavings bumps and the scar from the surgery is painful, inflamed, and has keloid formation so I should get 10% for it according to the VA regs. I really need this because it will bump me to 90%. What are my options here? Go through the DAV and file a NOD? Do I need to get a Dr's opinion on my own or what??? Kinda lost here and any input would be great! Thanks!!
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