The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for a cesarean section scar was denied as the scar did not meet the minimum surface area requirements for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's cesarean section scar does not meet the minimum surface area requirements for a compensable evaluation, and is not otherwise unstable, painful, or productive of limitation of function.
- Claimed conditions
- cesarean section scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1310693
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her fundoplication scar, thoracolumbar spine scoliosis, left hip strain, bladder dysfunction, and cesarean section scar. The cases are being remanded to obtain additional examinations and determine the current severity of these conditions.
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