The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for a shrapnel wound scar of the right foot was denied. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD were also denied, with the initial rating being denied prior to March 19, 2013 and the subsequent higher rating from that date not meeting the criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shrapnel wound scar did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was superficial and did not approach 12 square inches in size. For PTSD, prior to March 19, 2013, the symptoms were considered indicative of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. Since that date, the symptoms have been more severe but still did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel wound scar of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2013
- Citation
- 1330545
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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