The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ear numbness, right ankle disorder, and left ankle disorder were denied. The facial scar was rated as 10% prior to May 12, 2014, and remains at that rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of a current condition related to service for the conditions in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial Scar, Chest Scar, Left Arm Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1538764
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her TBI, facial scars, pain, sinus problems, and broken nose.
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