The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for appendectomy scar was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for abdominal scars, due to a laparoscopy and appendectomy, was denied.,A compensable rating was granted for a right-hand disability, including carpal tunnel syndrome.,Service connection for the Veteran's claimed right foot disorder, which she contends is related to a 1978 fall during service, was denied.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the grant of service connection for appendectomy scar could not be earlier than December 1, 2011 due to lack of evidence prior to that date supporting an earlier claim.,There is no medical evidence showing a relationship between the Veteran's right foot disorder and her active duty service. The post-service clinical records do not report any symptoms or diagnosis until more than 31 years after separation from service.,The Veteran's abdominal scars were rated under the old criteria, resulting in a non-compensable rating.,The Veteran's right-hand disability was rated based on ulnar nerve symptoms, which are considered neurological rather than skin-related.,There is no evidence of chronic disease related to the Veteran's right foot disorder that would allow for service connection through the chronic diseases presumption.
- Claimed conditions
- appendectomy scar, right foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19182711
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