The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected left forehead scar and painful left forehead scar, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under the relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Forehead Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18157561
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of his evaluation for a painful, unstable, and non-healing left forehead scar from 20% to 10% was dismissed as he requested withdrawal of this issue during the hearing. The appeals for restoration of ratings for his lumbar spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities were granted.
- Granted
The Board found that the reduction in ratings for left forehead scar and TBI residuals was proper based on improvements observed over time.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of seizure disorder and a compensable evaluation for his left forehead scar, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the seizure disorder claim and that the left forehead scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation during the appellate period from May 30, 2008 to June 22, 2009.
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