The Board denied a higher initial evaluation for facial scarring, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The veteran's facial scars were evaluated and found to not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as they do not qualify under DC 7800 or other relevant codes due to lack of specific characteristics required for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial Scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0832752
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