The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for scar, residuals of head trauma was denied. The issue of service connection for additional residuals of head trauma (headaches and loss of smell/taste) is pending. The claim for a compensable rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities remains denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scar, residuals of head trauma, did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation based on its current condition and functional impact. The issue of service connection for additional residuals of head trauma is pending as new evidence has reopened this claim. The claim for a compensable rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 was denied due to lack of clear interference with normal employability.
- Claimed conditions
- Head Trauma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0113845
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