The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left ankle scars was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7805.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ankle scars were rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Codes 7804 and 7805 due to the presence of three painful scars. The evidence did not support a higher rating as there was no indication of five or more unstable or painful scars.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24020575
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not receive any arguments or evidence from the Veteran and his attorney within the allotted time.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a compensable disability rating for left ankle scars, and the Board has dismissed the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left ankle scars are currently assigned a noncompensable evaluation, and the appeal for an initial compensable evaluation is denied.,The effective dates for service connection of right knee disorder and left ankle scar, low back disorder, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all denied as they cannot be earlier than May 12, 2014.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 28, 2023, and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.
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