The Board denied the initial compensable rating for a right ankle scar but granted a 10 percent rating for a painful right ankle scar, residuals of Achilles tendon rupture surgical repair.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's scar was not painful or unstable and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7802. However, it was found to be painful, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle scar, residuals of Achilles tendon rupture surgical repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043458
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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