The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected scalp laceration residuals was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that his multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities clearly interfered with his normal employability prior to August 30, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disabilities were not shown to have clearly and significantly interfered with his employment prior to August 30, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of scalp laceration, status-post healed fracture of left pubis and ischium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0735637
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