The Board found that the March 1980 rating decision was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, as it failed to apply the correct facts to the existing regulatory provisions. The RO assigned a 20 percent rating for third-degree burn scars on the right hand and wrist, which should have been a 30 percent rating due to the size of the affected area exceeding one-half square foot.
The deciding factor: The March 1980 rating decision did not apply the correct regulatory provisions regarding the size of the affected area for third-degree burn scars.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right hand and wrist injury, hypertension, arthritis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0103115
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