Denied
The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected linear left knee scar, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record showed that the Veteran's left knee scar was neither painful nor unstable and measured less than 144 square inches, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- Linear left knee scar, residual of left total knee arthroplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084861
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