The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for painful scar, left upper extremity, is denied as the evidence does not show that the scars cover at least 12 square inches (77 sq. cm.) or have more than two painful or unstable scars.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for deep, nonlinear scars, residuals of necrotizing fasciitis, status post multiple surgical procedures, is denied as the evidence does not show that the scar covers at least 72 square inches (465 sq. cm.) or has five or more painful or unstable scars.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- painful scar, left upper extremity, deep, nonlinear scars, residuals of necrotizing fasciitis, status post multiple surgical procedures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1530873
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