The Veteran's postoperative scars status post fracture of the distal right fibula were not manifested by a deep scar, a superficial scar exceeding an area of 144 square inches (926 square centimeters) or greater, a superficial unstable scar, a superficial painful scar, or a scar manifested by limitation of function prior to August 6, 2008. Since December 1, 2008, the postoperative scars status post fracture of the distal right fibula have been manifested by a deep scar of an area exceeding 12 square inches (77 square centimeters), but not by a superficial scar exceeding an area of 144 square inches (926 square centimeters) or greater, a superficial unstable scar, a superficial painful scar, or a scar manifested by limitation of function. The Veteran's postoperative scar status post fracture of the right first metacarpal has been manifested by a superficial scar that is slightly sensitive to the touch since February 22, 2011.,The criteria for a compensable disability rating for the postoperative scars status post fracture of the distal right fibula prior to August 6, 2008 have not been met. With resolution of reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating, but no higher, for the postoperative scars status post fracture of the distal right fibula since December 1, 2008, have been met.,The criteria for a compensable disability rating for the postoperative scar status post fracture of the right first metacarpal prior to February 22, 2011 have not been met. Resolving all doubt in the Veteran's favor, the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating, but no higher, for the postoperative scar status post fracture of the right first metacarpal since February 22, 2011, have been met.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's scars did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative scar status post fracture of the distal right fibula, Postoperative scar status post fracture of the right first metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1203971
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