The veteran's left ankle fusion is rated at 30% and the residuals of a left patella fracture are rated at 10%. The tender and painful scar over the left knee is also rated at 10%. The effective date for service connection remains May 3, 1994.,The veteran's facial scars (specifically one extending from the left eyelid into the forehead) are rated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's ankle fusion is rated based on its equivalent impairment to fixation of the ankle in moderately impairing position, which corresponds to a 30% evaluation. The residuals of the patella fracture are rated as 10%, reflecting limitation of flexion to 60 degrees and associated pain.,The tender and painful scar over the left knee is rated at 10%, based on its superficial nature and tenderness, which corresponds to a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial Scars (Specifically, one scar extending from the left eyelid into the forehead), Multiple Facial Scars, Residuals of a Left Patella Fracture with Reduced Range of Motion and Painful Scars, Residuals of a Nasal Fracture, Residuals of Right Orbital Floor Fracture, Status Post Talectomy and Left Ankle Fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0607753
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