The veteran's service-connected scars have been rated as noncompensable, but an increased rating of 10 percent has been granted for the scars of the right and left buttocks effective July 24, 2004. The ratings for the scar of the left leg and the scar of the left forearm remain at noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected scars have not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent as they are manifested by soreness with no ulceration, instability, or limitation of motion. The knee scar has limited range of motion but is otherwise stable and pain-free. The forearm scar does not exhibit any symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars of the right and left buttocks, Scar of the left leg, Scar of the left forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0739492
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