The Veteran's service-connected disfiguring scar of the left occipital region is rated at 30 percent, effective May 8, 2007. The tender scar of the left occipital region is rated at 10 percent, also effective May 8, 2007. The residuals of a head injury are rated at 10 percent, effective May 8, 2007.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant an evaluation in excess of the currently assigned ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7800 or 7804 due to the scar characteristics and pain. The residuals of head injury are rated based on their current manifestations, which do not warrant an increase in evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Disfiguring scar of the left occipital region, Tender scar of the left occipital region, Residuals of a head injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0936679
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