The Veteran's residuals, second degree burn scars, left ear, back, neck and left upper extremity are rated at 10 percent as the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran experienced mild hypersensitivity but no pain or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, second degree burn scars, left ear, back, neck and left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2009
- Citation
- 0907038
What this means for you
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