The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his scars was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective August 30, 2002. The veteran also received service connection for migraines as secondary to his existing compensation for his scars under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scar on the bridge of the nose met the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation based on two characteristics of disfigurement, warranting an increased rating from 10 to 30 percent effective August 30, 2002. Service connection for migraines was granted as secondary to his existing compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- scar on the bridge of the nose, migraines
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0212816
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