The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected scars, residuals of growth removal. The evidence shows four painful and stable scars that do not limit function or motion.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed four painful scars without instability or limitation of function.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of growth removal, right clavicle, upper right chest, right thigh, left foot laceration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20013909
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service records show he had a laceration on his left foot in 1970. However, the VA examiner could not examine him due to post-surgical recovery. The Board finds that an additional examination is needed to determine if any current left foot conditions are related to his military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has granted service connection for meralgia paresthetica, right thigh in an April 2021 rating decision. As the benefit sought on appeal has been fully granted, the issue is dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.
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