The Veteran's increased disability ratings for left thigh scars and right and left leg scars are granted, with a maximum rating of 20 percent for the left thigh scars and 10 percent for the right and left leg scars.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's scars met the criteria for a 20% disability rating due to underlying soft tissue damage on his left thigh scars, and a 10% disability rating based on multiple scars of varying sizes on his right and left legs.
- Claimed conditions
- left thigh scars, right thigh vein graft donor site scar, left leg scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2023
- Citation
- A23036401
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What this means for you
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