The VA denied the veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his scar, residual gynecomastia of the right breast, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scar was rated based on its size and function (limitation of motion), which did not exceed the required thresholds for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- gynecomastia, scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0503623
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- Remanded (sent back)
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