The veteran's residuals of second and third degree burns on the right lower extremity are rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 7801.,The veteran's residuals of second and third degree burns on the left lower extremity are rated at 30 percent, as this level of disability meets the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7801.

The deciding factor: The residual scars from the veteran's service-connected burn injuries do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on their size or functional impairment. The right lower extremity scar measures up to 64 square inches, which is less than the threshold required for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7801.,The left lower extremity scar measures up to 112 square inches, exceeding the threshold of 72 square inches required for a 30 percent evaluation. However, there is no evidence of underlying muscle injury or limitation in motion.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Residuals of second and third degree burns of the right lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of second and third degree burns of the left lower extremity"}, {"condition_name":"Right eyelid scar"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 18, 2006

Citation

0632421

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