The Board denied an increased evaluation for a burn scar of the right upper arm, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable rating based on tenderness or pain. The loss of motion was attributed to another condition and not related to the scar.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report showed no tenderness or pain in the scar, and the examiner opined that the limitation of motion was unrelated to the burn scar.
- Claimed conditions
- Burn Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2000
- Citation
- 0006340
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's burn scar of the right upper extremity, finding that the evidence did not support an increase beyond the current 10 percent rating.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a burn scar on the back with residual pain and itching, finding that it is related to an in-service burn injury.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's burn scar to the left lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, effective July 13, 2006. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on the current clinical findings and criteria.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his burn scar to the right upper forearm was granted, and he is now rated at 30%.
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