The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and extensions of temporary total rating and SMC benefits were denied as his right shoulder scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or extension beyond January 1, 2012.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's scars were well-healed without pain, instability, or functional impairment, thus not meeting the criteria for any higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2015
- Citation
- 1514918
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