The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected scar of the right foot was denied as the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.,The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected depressive disorder prior to April 12, 2005 and in excess of 50 percent from that date was also denied.

The deciding factor: The veteran's scar does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes. The evidence did not show it to be deep or cause limited motion or other limited function.,For his depressive disorder, the evidence did not demonstrate that he met the criteria for an increased rating of 50 percent prior to April 12, 2005 and in excess of 50 percent from that date. The Board found no basis for a higher evaluation.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Scar of the right foot"}, {"condition_name":"Depressive disorder"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 27, 2006

Citation

0633432

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