The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the left side chin scar, but denied initial compensable and higher ratings for the LLE scar and LLE radiculopathy respectively.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's left side chin scar met the criteria for a 30 percent rating. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of the other conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left side chin scar, left lower extremity (LLE) scar, LLE radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023217
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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