The Veteran's claim for higher evaluations for his right ankle scar and limitation of motion were denied as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right ankle scar was superficial, non-ulcerated, without underlying soft tissue damage or skin breakdown, and caused no loss of function. The scars met the criteria for a maximum 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1204483
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