The veteran's claim for service connection for burn scars of the back was denied as there is no medical evidence linking her current condition to a burn injury sustained during active duty.,For residuals of a left ankle sprain, the veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to June 28, 1999. A 10% rating was granted effective from that date.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not support the claim that the veteran's current burn scars are related to a burn injury sustained during active duty.,Prior to June 28, 1999, there is no medical evidence showing moderate limitation of motion in the left ankle. The VA examination report from June 1999 showed full range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Burn scars of the back, Residuals of a left ankle sprain, Lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0729187
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What this means for you
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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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