The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected right arm injury scar from October 5, 2007 was granted. The appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the same condition from April 9, 2019 was denied. Additionally, a non-compensable evaluation for non-painful manifestations of the right arm injury scar from April 9, 2019 was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right arm injury scar did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 due to lack of instability or pain. The non-painful manifestations were found not to warrant a compensable evaluation as they did not cover at least 6 square inches (39 square centimeters) but less than 12 square inches (77 square centimeters).
- Claimed conditions
- Right arm injury scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20006249
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.
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