The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for evaluations in excess of 10 percent for residual scars and muscle impairment associated with an excision of an abdominal mass are not supported by the evidence, as her conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable rating codes.
The deciding factor: The veteran’s scars and muscle damage were evaluated based on their nature (superficial or deep), location, and extent. The RO found that they did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under any relevant Diagnostic Codes.
- Claimed conditions
- residual scars, muscle impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0726127
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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