The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for scars of the left forearm and left hand (pinky finger) has been denied. The claims for increased ratings for chondromalacia patella of both knees have been remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DCs 7801 or 7802, as the scars are superficial and do not meet the requirement of underlying soft tissue damage.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars of the left forearm and left hand (pinky finger), Chondromalacia patella of the left knee, Chondromalacia patella of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22010323
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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