The Board granted service connection for a stomach scar but denied initial compensable ratings for back and right shoulder scars.
The deciding factor: The deciding factor was the size of the scars, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach scar, back scar, right shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25030355
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.
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