The Veteran's linear scars of the left calf, resulting in painful motion, are granted a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the scarring on the left calf is associated with pain and thus warrants a minimum 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7805 and 38 C.F.R. § 4.59.
- Claimed conditions
- linear scars of the left calf, painful motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20050327
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