The Veteran's scars have been rated at 10 percent since May 14, 2009. The current rating is appropriate given the size and nature of his scars.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars are well-healed and do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Spider bite scar on left knee, Surgical scar from ligament reconstruction on left knee
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0941642
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