The Veteran's initial increased rating claim for residual scars, status post basal cell carcinoma of the central back and squamous cell carcinoma of the left shoulder has been granted. The Veteran is currently rated at a 10 percent disability rating since May 13, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars are manifested by two painful scars on his back that measure 2 centimeters by 1.5 centimeters and 3 centimeters by 2.5 centimeters, which meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- residual scars, basal cell carcinoma of the central back, squamous cell carcinoma of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1742778
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