The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for painful right shoulder scars, as there were no more than three painful scars throughout the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that the Veteran did not have at least five or more painful scars related to his right shoulder, which is required for a higher rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25022750
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and denied a compensable rating for right shoulder scars, while remanding several other issues including service connection for a right hand disorder.
- Denied
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