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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0735637
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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