The Veteran's service-connected left lumbar flank scar is granted a 10% disability rating, effective prior to November 22, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's left lumbar flank scar had been painful throughout the period on appeal. The Board found that she is entitled to a 10% disability rating for one painful scar.
- Claimed conditions
- neoplasm, malignant, left lumbar flank with scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23021262
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