The Veteran's bilateral foot scars and related disabilities have been rated at 30 percent since March 2010. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the scars, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. A total rating for compensation purposes based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was granted from March 22, 2017 to November 15, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars were not found to be unstable or painful enough to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. The Board also noted that the scars did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on their size or depth under Diagnostic Codes 7801 and 7805.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot scars, right foot/toes disability, left foot/toes disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21067342
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