The Veteran's left lower extremity scars were granted a 20 percent evaluation beginning March 17, 2020. Prior to this date, the scars did not meet criteria for any higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported painful scars on his left knee that began in March 2020 and continued thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080667
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