The Veteran's scar on the left chin is evaluated at a non-compensable (0%) level. The RO has granted service connection for this condition and assigned an effective date from the date of claim. For his right deviated septum, the RO denied entitlement to increased ratings prior to September 15, 2008, and from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scar on the left chin is evaluated at a non-compensable (0%) level as it only meets one characteristic of disfigurement. The right deviated septum does not meet the criteria for increased ratings under Diagnostic Code 6502 due to lack of obstruction.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar on left chin, Scar on right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0945299
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