The Board denied increased (compensable) ratings for the service-connected left elbow scar, right wrist scars, and right leg scar.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence indicated that the service-connected left elbow scar was superficial, well healed, and essentially asymptomatic with no limitation of function. The Veteran is receiving the maximum schedular rating for his service-connected right wrist and right leg scars, and the evidence did not show an exceptional disability picture to warrant a higher evaluation on an extra-schedular basis.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow scar, right wrist scars, right leg scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0905431
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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