The Veteran's deep and nonlinear scar of the posterior right shoulder is not compensable.,The Veteran's superficial and nonlinear scar of the posterior right shoulder does not meet a 10 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's painful scar of the posterior right shoulder does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.,PTSD with residuals of TBI has not met criteria for a 70 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the Veteran’s deep and nonlinear scar measures at least six square inches, which would meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7801.,The superficial scars do not measure at least 144 square inches, as required by Diagnostic Code 7802 for a 10 percent evaluation.,While the Veteran reported pain in his scar, there is no evidence of instability or frequent loss of skin covering over the scar, which would meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7804.,The Veteran's PTSD with TBI residuals have not demonstrated total occupational and social impairment as required by a 70 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep and nonlinear scar of the posterior right shoulder, Superficial and nonlinear scar of the posterior right shoulder, Painful scar of the posterior right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19135896
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