For the period prior to October 14, 2009, the Veteran's C-section scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,Since October 14, 2009, the Veteran's service-connected residual C-section scar has been rated at 10 percent and does not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence prior to October 14, 2009 did not show that the Veteran’s C-section scar was tender or painful, or caused functional loss. Since then, her scar is slightly tender and adherent but without significant limitation of function.,For left foot plantar fasciitis, the Veteran's symptomatology does not meet the criteria for a moderately severe disability as defined by Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual scar from C-sections, Left foot plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1117625
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