The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's laparotomy scar, finding that it is only minimally symptomatic and does not meet the criteria for any compensable evaluation under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show poorly nourished scars with ulceration or tenderness/pain on examination, which are required for a compensable rating under the current VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- laparotomy scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2003
- Citation
- 0307786
Veterans Law Judge
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