The Board denied entitlement to higher ratings for scars on the right first toe and left elbow, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars were found to be superficial and stable, without any associated ulcerations or pain. The current noncompensable ratings are therefore appropriate based on the existing medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar on the Dorsum of the Right First Toe, Left Elbow Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1024745
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- Granted
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- Denied
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