The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran's appendectomy scar is not rated higher than 10 percent, as the evidence does not show deep or nonlinear scars with an area of at least 12 square inches.,Service connection was also denied for a right foot disorder and respiratory disorder, as there is no evidence showing these conditions are related to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appendectomy scar has been rated based on its superficial nature and stable condition. The evidence does not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.,For the right foot disorder and respiratory disorder, there is no medical evidence showing these conditions are related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- appendectomy scar, right foot disorder, respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1748677
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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