Denied
The Board found that the reduction in the rating of left cheek and nose scars from 30 percent to 10 percent was proper, as there was evidence showing actual improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed one characteristic of disfigurement without gross distortion or asymmetry, and no impact on the Veteran's work or daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24064004
What this means for you
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