The Veteran's appendectomy scar, which is well-healed and asymptomatic, has been granted an initial 10 percent rating effective October 23, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appendectomy scar was found to be a well-healed surgical scar that does not affect daily activities or employment. The pain and sensitivity reported by the Veteran were considered in the context of the revised criteria for scars, which no longer required pain on objective examination for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- appendectomy scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18103904
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for her appendectomy scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date prior to March 15, 2022, and also determined that a noncompensable rating was appropriate.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and initial compensable ratings, as well as service connection for various conditions, except for a scar related to a laminectomy which was granted with an effective date of March 22, 2021.
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