The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected scar on the right thumb, as it did not meet the criteria under the applicable rating codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's superficial scar on the right thumb did not warrant a higher evaluation due to its characteristics and coverage area.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, right thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0725476
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