The Veteran's initial 20 percent rating for scar is granted, but her claim for a higher rating is dismissed.,Her right knee disability and lupus service connection claims are remanded due to the need for additional development.,Her hypertension service connection claim is also remanded.,Her bilateral hearing loss increased rating claim is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scar was found to be painful, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 7804. Her hysterectomy disability appeal has been withdrawn by her attorney.,Additional development is needed for the right knee, lupus, and hypertension service connection claims due to incomplete STRs and potential misdiagnosis of conditions.,Further evaluation is required for the Veteran's lupus diagnosis and its relationship to her service-connected ankle disabilities.,The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess her current hypertension condition.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, lupus, hypertension, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23053259
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