The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her right foot scar, finding that there was no evidence of any frequent loss of covering or instability of the scar. The current 10 percent rating adequately compensates for the Veteran's reported pain and tenderness.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's scar did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not demonstrate any unstable scars or significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21075507
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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