The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The veteran is currently rated at 50 percent for residuals of burns of the bilateral feet, ankles and heels with impaired circulation, but not entitled to a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7117. He is also rated at 20 percent for healed scars on the back and upper extremities, but not entitled to a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801 or 7802.

The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of burns did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the presence of digital ulcers. The scars were superficial and not deep, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7801 or 7802.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Residuals of burns of the bilateral feet, ankles and heels with impaired circulation"}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the ankles, bilaterally"}, {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the knees, bilaterally"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 30, 2006

Citation

0637112

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