The VA denied an increased rating for the appellant's shrapnel wound scar of the right leg, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the appellant's scars were deep and did not cause limitation of function or marked interference with employment, thus not meeting the criteria for an increased rating beyond 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel wound scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1026886
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's shrapnel wound scar does not result in any characteristic of disfigurement or other disabling manifestation, and thus he is not entitled to a compensable initial rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has a scar resulting from a shrapnel wound incurred during service.
- Denied
The Board found no credible evidence of a shrapnel wound during service and denied the Veteran's claim for a scar from a shrapnel wound.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO by videoconference.
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