The Board denied a higher initial evaluation for the veteran's service-connected left foot scar, finding that it was not tender or painful to any significant degree and did not affect motion of any parts.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left foot scar was found to be superficial and not tender or painful, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2005
- Citation
- 0531076
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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