The Veteran's shell fragment wound in the left leg is rated at 10% due to painful, superficial scar. The skin disorder is not considered disabling enough for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shell fragment wound resulted in a superficial scar that was painful and did not involve an area exceeding 12 square inches, meeting the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7805. The skin disorder did not meet the criteria for any higher rating as it did not affect at least 5% of the entire body or exposed areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a shell fragment wound in the area of the left lower leg, Skin disorder, described as residuals of a fungus infection
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1024737
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