The veteran's claim for a higher rating and earlier effective date for his right arm scar were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability prior to April 23, 2002, when he filed his new claim.
The deciding factor: There was no factual basis to grant a higher rating or an earlier effective date before April 23, 2002 due to lack of evidence showing increased severity within the year preceding that date.
- Claimed conditions
- right arm scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0603347
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