Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 10% rating for one painful scar from December 1, 2015, through February 11, 2016; a 20% rating for three painful scars from February 12, 2016, through April 4, 2016; and a 30% rating for five painful scars from February 20, 2019, through January 20, 2022. The veteran was denied higher ratings for other periods.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule of Rating Disabilities and the specific measurements and characteristics of the scars.
- Claimed conditions
- scars on the left arm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25000721
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