The Board granted a 10 percent rating for the posterior trunk scar and a 20 percent rating for the anterior trunk scars, but denied compensable ratings under Diagnostic Code 7802. The Board also restored a 10 percent rating for the carcinoid tumor.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's scars were painful, which met the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804, while the area of the scars did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802. The reduction in the rating for the carcinoid tumor was found to be improper.
- Claimed conditions
- Posterior trunk scar from lobectomy, Anterior trunk scar from lobectomy, Carcinoid tumor in the right lung status post bronchoscopy right lower lobectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111262
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