The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under either the old or new VA rating criteria. The evaluations in excess of those currently assigned are denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected scars have been evaluated as noncompensable based on their current clinical findings and lack of associated symptoms such as pain, instability, or ulcerations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right thigh scar, Right chest scar, Scar above the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0720754
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for a right thigh scar, service connection for hearing loss, sebaceous cyst, cold exposure residuals and a right thigh injury have been dismissed. Service connection for capillary hemangioma, right knee disorder and urinary disorder are denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected back, knee, and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations addressing the nature and severity of these conditions.
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