A rating of 20 percent for service-connected scars of the left lower extremity status post vein stripping is granted.,An initial compensable rating for service-connected scars of the left lower extremity surgery status post vein stripping under Diagnostic Code 7805 is denied.,Total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected scars of the left lower extremity status post vein stripping (TDIU) on a schedular basis is denied.,An effective date earlier than July 31, 2018, for grant of service connection for scars of the left lower extremity surgery status post vein stripping is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s entire history and current level of disability are considered in determining his appropriate rating.,The Veteran's impairment due to his left leg scars is more consistent with a noncompensable disability rating as the level of disability necessary to support the assignment of a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7805 is absent.,The Veteran does not meet the percentage threshold criteria for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a), and his claim on that basis is denied.,The Veteran's left leg scars render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting referral for extraschedular consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- scars of the left lower extremity status post vein stripping
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20014849
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