Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's left shoulder surgery scars, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's left shoulder surgery scars were painful and met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder surgery scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100027
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.