The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his right iliac crest scar was denied. The Board found that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity and symptomatology of the disability, as it is not shown to cause limitation of motion or function. The claims for reopening a previously denied service connection claim for spinal stenosis secondary to the scar and for service connection for a right leg condition secondary to the scar were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current rating for his right iliac crest scar is already at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which adequately reflects the severity and symptomatology of the disability. The Board found no additional functional impairment associated with the scar that is not contemplated by the schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right iliac crest scar
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2017
- Citation
- 1714665
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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