The Veteran's trunk scar was not manifested by an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater, and the Board denied a compensable rating for his trunk scar.,The Veteran’s right lower extremity scar was not manifested by an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater, and the Board denied a compensable rating for his right lower extremity scar.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against the assignment of a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7802 because the Veteran’s trunk scar was not manifested by an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the anterior trunk region, scar of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20029905
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