The Board denied an increased rating for a left elbow scar, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under either the old or new VA Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left elbow scars were tender and painful on objective demonstration but did not limit function or exceed six square inches in area. The Board found no basis to assign any rating greater than the current 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0712603
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