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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1024745
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and TDIU based on PTSD is granted. He is awarded a 10 percent rating for each of his elbow scars, effective April 24, 2006. His PTSD is rated at 70 percent since May 24, 2007, with the possibility of higher ratings depending on future evaluations. TDIU based solely on PTSD is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected left elbow scar, right wrist scars, and right leg scar. The TDIU claim is being remanded.
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