The Board denied increased evaluations for scars on the right lower leg, dorsum of the right foot, and left ankle. The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not clearly interfere with normal employability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the scars were poorly nourished, subject to repeated ulceration or tender/painful on objective demonstration, which are required for a compensable evaluation under Codes 7803 and 7804. The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not clearly interfere with normal employability.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the right lower leg, scar of the dorsum of the right foot, scar of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0031375
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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