The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left foot scar, status post bunionectomy, as the scar did not meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
The deciding factor: The scar was assessed to be less than 929 square centimeters and did not have any underlying soft tissue damage or other disabling effects that would warrant a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot scar, status post bunionectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24065535
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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