The Board denied service connection for back and stomach disorders, but granted a 10% evaluation for tender scars on the left lower leg as of May 1, 1997.
The deciding factor: The veteran's tender scars were found to meet criteria warranting a 10% evaluation effective from May 1, 1997.
- Claimed conditions
- tender scars on the left lower leg, back disorders, stomach disorders
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0024539
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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