Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a separate compensable disability rating for his right hand scar, as he is already receiving a 30 percent rating for painful scars under Diagnostic Code 7804.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hand scar does not meet the criteria for a separate compensable rating because it is not unstable or painful and does not result in functional loss or impact his ability to work, and he already receives the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- right hand scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097533
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