The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of the scars and left-hand neuropathy have been denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support higher ratings.,The claim to reopen a service connection for a left leg disorder has been granted, but the issue remains pending as it is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars and neuropathy were rated based on their current severity. The Board found that they did not meet criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.,The claim to reopen a service connection for a left leg disorder was granted, but the issue remains pending as it is remanded.
- Claimed conditions
- Residual scar palmar aspect of the left forearm from elbow to wrist status-post skin graft, Residual scar, left hand little finger from DIP to elbow on dorsal aspect, Left hand ulnar cutaneous neuropathy, Scar left hand dorsum over index metacarpal, Scar, left hand dorsum over long finger metacarpal, Scar, left hand dorsum over little finger metacarpal, Residual scar left posterior calf, J-shaped scar lateral posterior distal aspect of the left lower extremity, Scar left posterior thigh, Scar posterior left lower trunk-back, Surgical scar left forearm dorsal aspect status-post skin graft
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18109765
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