The Veteran's tender scar, which is painful and unstable, covering only 1 centimeter square in area, has been granted a 20 percent rating. The nontender scar, not described as painful or unstable, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The tender scar was found to be both painful and unstable, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 7804 of the skin disability evaluation guidelines.
- Claimed conditions
- Tender Scar, Nontender Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24047268
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