The Veteran's right knee surgical scars are rated at 20 percent, effective December 15, 2009. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right knee surgical scars meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 7804 due to painful and tender scars. Additionally, his combined disability rating is at least 70 percent, meeting the requirements for TDIU as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Surgical Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1818157
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