The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his left shoulder scar was denied, and the Board found that there is no evidence of deep or nonlinear scars meeting the criteria for a compensable rating. The Veteran also received a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder scar did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of deep or nonlinear scars meeting the specific area requirements under VA regulations. The Board found that his TDIU was granted due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22036222
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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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