VA determined that the Veteran's scars do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability evaluation, as they are not tender or painful and do not cause limitation of function.,VA also found that the Veteran's traumatic arthritic residuals of a fractured left hip do not warrant an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The scars were noted to be well healed and asymptomatic, providing evidence against this claim. There was no indication of instability or deepness in any of the scars.,VA determined that the Veteran's traumatic arthritic residuals of a fractured left hip do not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars of the right thigh, Scars of the left knee, Scars of the right wrist, Scars of the left wrist, Traumatic arthritic residuals of a fractured left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1142088
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What this means for you
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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)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development due to issues regarding service connection and increased rating of her right wrist disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left wrist disability, scars of the left wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, and residuals of a fracture to the right long finger are all denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also denied.
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