Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for their left knee surgical scar, as the evidence did not support an area of 144 square inches or greater and there was no indication of instability or pain.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's scars were well-healed with no underlying tissue damage, and the combined area of both knees was less than 929 sq. cm., not warranting a compensable rating under DC 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103984
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