The Veteran's right thigh scar has been rated as noncompensable since service connection was established in August 2004. The Board found that the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801 to 7805 have not been met throughout the period considered in this appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right thigh scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on its superficial nature, lack of instability or pain, and no limitation of function of the affected part (right thigh).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Thigh Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1019617
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has granted a 30% rating for the veteran's right thigh disability, but denied an increased rating in excess of 10% for his right thigh scar. The issues of service connection for PTSD and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the veteran's right thigh scar did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under the new VA rating criteria effective August 30, 2002. The preponderance of evidence was against a finding of limitation of motion or other impairment due to the scar.
- Whole decision: Denied
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