The Board has determined that the February 2006 rating decision, which awarded an initial 10% rating for facial scar, was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The rating is revised to reflect a 30% rating effective March 26, 2004.
The deciding factor: The evidence then of record established visible or palpable tissue loss and gross distortion or asymmetry of the Veteran's forehead, warranting a 30% rating under DC 7800. The separate 10% rating for painful scar was not allowed as per existing regulations at that time.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19180489
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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