The Veteran's disability rating for residual scars, status post bilateral matrixectomies, great toenails and scar, status post excision of ganglion, dorsum left foot was granted from March 9, 2010 until May 27, 2014. From May 27, 2014 to March 16, 2015, the rating was increased to 20 percent. The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating is denied from March 16, 2015 onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had at least one painful scar on her left foot and two or more painful scars on her feet during the appeal period, which meets the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating under DC 7804. The increase to 20 percent was granted as she had three painful scars.
- Claimed conditions
- residual scars, bilateral matrixectomies, great toenails and scar, ganglion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18126296
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