The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his superficial shrapnel wound to the left knee, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show deep or unstable scars, and the area involved was less than 6 square inches, which is required for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel wound to the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2005
- Citation
- 0514442
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- Denied
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- Granted
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