The Board has granted service connection for back and left elbow scars, assigning a combined noncompensable rating. Effective January 1, 1959, the Veteran's disability ratings have been increased to reflect moderate muscle injuries.
The deciding factor: The December 17, 1959 decision correctly applied the then-existing regulations regarding penetrating shrapnel wounds and assigned noncompensable ratings based on the severity of the scars.
- Claimed conditions
- Back scar, Left elbow scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1515431
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for the Veteran's back scar and remanded issues related to increased ratings for lumbar spine, left knee, and radiculopathy disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the left upper extremity, as there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities caused effective function remaining other than that which would be equally well served by an amputation with a prosthetic appliance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to need regular aid and attendance, granting special monthly compensation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person to afford the Veteran a VA examination.
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