The Board granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's painful left wrist and hip scars, but denied higher ratings for his left wrist navicular fracture status post-surgery and left hip status post bone graft.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had one painful scar on each limb, warranting a 10 percent rating under DC 7804. However, there was no evidence of functional ankylosis or other severe symptoms to support higher ratings for his fractures and bone grafts.

Claimed conditions

left wrist scar, left hip scar, left wrist navicular fracture status post-surgery, left hip status post bone graft

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

February 21, 2025

Citation

25002548

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