The Veteran's left elbow scar is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for an unstable or painful scar.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has only one left elbow scar that is painful and superficial, meeting the criteria for a 10% rating under DC 7804, but not warranting a higher rating due to instability or multiple scars.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18141982
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the Veteran's left elbow scar. The right knee disability claim is being remanded due to inadequate examination and need for an addendum opinion.
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