The Veteran's service-connected scars, right and left lower extremities, were granted effective February 19, 2020. The Veteran also received increased ratings for his painful scars of the bilateral knees as of that date. His knee disabilities, including ACL reconstruction with traumatic arthritis and meniscal tear, were also rated based on their specific manifestations.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted during the appeal period revealed the presence of four painful scars resulting from the Veteran's service-connected knee surgeries. The effective dates for these conditions are set as of February 19, 2020, which is when the increased ratings were granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar of right lower extremity, Scar of left lower extremity, Right knee ACL reconstruction with traumatic arthritis, Left knee meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24036535
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