The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his scalp scar, left leg scar, and GERD have been denied. The current ratings are considered appropriate based on the severity of symptoms and medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The current ratings reflect the severity of the Veteran’s conditions as supported by the clinical findings and symptomatology provided in the VA examination reports.
- Claimed conditions
- Front scalp scar, Left lateral lower leg scar, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) with hiatal hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- A19003616
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What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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