The Board granted a 20 percent rating for scar, status-post right breast lumpectomy and bilateral breast reconstruction from September 29, 2023, but denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for residuals of the surgery and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the presence of three painful scars effective September 29, 2023, which met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804, but there were no indications of at least five painful scars or unstable scarring to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right breast lumpectomy, to include bilateral breast reconstruction surgery, Scar, status-post right breast lumpectomy and bilateral breast reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24004303
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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