The Veteran's initial ratings for scars on the left ear, right ear, anterior neck, right forehead, and left forehead have been granted at a 30 percent rating. A separate 10 percent rating has also been assigned for a scar on the left forehead. No compensable ratings have been assigned for other scars.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars do not meet criteria for higher ratings as they are not unstable or deep, and do not cause any limitation of motion or function. The pain in the left forehead is considered part of his overall condition but does not warrant a higher rating under current regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars on the Left Ear, Scars on the Right Ear, Scars on the Anterior Neck, Scars on the Right Forehead, Scars on the Left Forehead
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1006518
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