The Veteran's appendectomy scar is rated at 10 percent, and the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appendectomy scar was found to be painful and irritated, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted based on the provision of new and material evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Appendectomy Scar, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (to include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1338665
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