The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected scar on the left breast due to one painful scar, but denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for his left wrist disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance or nearly equal that the Veteran had one painful scar, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. However, there was no basis to grant a higher rating for the left wrist disability as it did not meet the criteria for ankylosis or other more severe manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist disability, scar on left breast (gynecomastia)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016754
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