The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The scar from a fragment wound of the right thigh was not granted a compensable evaluation, and the left buttock scar received a 10 percent evaluation beginning July 23, 2018. For hearing loss disability, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to October 1, 2020, and a compensable evaluation starting from that date were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar from fragment wound of right thigh, Left buttock scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22002048
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