Granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for a left eyebrow scar due to pain is granted. The veteran will receive a 10 percent rating effective from October 21, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran competently and credibly reported experiencing pain related to the scar, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- left eyebrow scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008301
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