The Veteran's initial increased ratings for his service-connected right cheek and right lower extremity scars were granted, with the right cheek scar receiving a separate 10 percent rating based on pain since August 28, 2009. The right lower extremity scar was rated as noncompensable throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that both scars met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DCs 7804 and 7801 based on their characteristics of disfigurement, instability, and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right cheek scar, Right lower extremity scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1721250
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