The Veteran's request for a higher rating for her scar on the right heel is denied as she does not have more than two painful scars of the right foot, and her scars do not cover an area of 929 square centimeters or more.,The Veteran's request for a higher rating for her scar on the medial right foot is denied as her scars do not cover an area of 929 square centimeters or more.,The Veteran's request for a higher rating for her neuropathy of the right foot is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8523.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s scars do not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on their size or pain, and her neuropathy does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- scar on right heel, scar on medial right foot, neuropathy of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20065426
What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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