The Veteran's service connection for a lung condition and scars from shrapnel injuries are granted. The rating for the scar to the right side of his head is increased to 10 percent, effective January 9, 2013. The rating for scars on the right lower extremity remains at 10 percent prior to October 20, 2007 and in excess of 10 percent beginning October 20, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service connection claim was reopened based on new evidence. The lung condition is presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents. The scar to the right side of his head has been rated at 10 percent since January 9, 2013 and remains unchanged. The scars on the right lower extremity have a compensable rating prior to October 20, 2007 and in excess of 10 percent beginning October 20, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- Lung condition, Scar to the right side of the head from a shrapnel injury, Scars on the right lower extremity including the right thigh and right calf
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1817095
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