The Veteran's service-connected painful right wrist scar was reduced from a 10% rating to a non-compensable rating, but the reduction is now void ab initio and her 10% rating for this condition has been reinstated. A 10% rating for her painful left wrist scar, status post carpal tunnel surgery, remains in effect since April 13, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist scar was found to be stable and non-painful at the time of the reduction, but she provided evidence indicating that it is still painful. The left wrist scar has been determined to be painful based on her lay statements and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful right wrist scar, Painful left wrist scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071632
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