The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his right forearm scar, status post incision and drainage.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's scar covered an area of 144 square inches or greater, which is required for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right forearm scar, status post incision and drainage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24069521
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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