The Veteran's right leg scar disability is currently rated as 0 percent disabling due to its small area and lack of functional impairment.,The Veteran's left leg scar disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's scars did not cause significant effects on his occupational functioning, despite their presence.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Leg Scar, Left Leg Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1407528
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