The Veteran's right foot and ankle scar was granted a compensable rating, while the service-connected back scar had its disability rating restored to 10 percent.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right foot disorder caused by VA medical treatment was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot and ankle scars were found to be painful, meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7804 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.118.,There is no evidence that the right foot disorder was caused by VA care or treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Scar, Back Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21002427
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