The veteran's burn scars on the left and right legs are rated at 10 percent each, resulting in a combined rating of 20 percent for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the veteran's burn scars were symptomatic (painful upon touch) and tender to light touch, warranting separate ratings for each leg scar under the pre-August 30, 2002 criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Burn Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2005
- Citation
- 0523447
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for burn scars of the left leg and groin is granted. The case is remanded for further examination to determine if additional disabling effects warrant a separate compensable rating, and for new examinations to assess the severity of his PTSD with major depressive disorder and mild neurocognitive disorder, as well as TBI residuals.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute to or cause his drowning and heart conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to pursue and maintain gainful employment.
- Denied
The Board found no evidence of burn scars or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) incurred in service and denied both claims.
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