The veteran's scar on the right forehead is rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of the July 2002 rating decision.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for jungle rot and skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis), both of which are now service-connected.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scar is tender, itchy, and sensitive to percussion, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7800 for scars that are tender or painful on objective examination.,New evidence has been received showing the veteran had jungle rot in service, which supports reopening of his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, residual of shell fragment wound, right forehead, jungle rot (chronic skin disorder), basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2005
- Citation
- 0535114
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