The Board granted an initial 10 percent disability rating, but no higher, for the Veteran's scar, left thigh s/p skin graft with underlying tissue damage associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil. The claim for a compensable disability evaluation for the same condition was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's scar measured at least 77 square centimeters and was not painful or unstable, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 7801.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, left thigh status post (s/p) skin graft associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil, scar, left thigh s/p skin graft with underlying tissue damage (previously rated as scar left thigh s/p skin graft with hypopigmentation) associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the left tonsil
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25053959
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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