The Veteran's upper lip scar resulted in pain and tenderness, warranting a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: The upper lip scar was painful and tender, meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Upper lip scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1525448
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