Partly granted
The Veteran's four left shoulder post-surgical scars are granted a 20 percent rating, but no higher. The remaining claims for increased ratings are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's four left shoulder scars are painful and grants a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. The other claims require additional development to properly evaluate the severity of the disabilities without the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, status post left shoulder surgery, eczema, right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear and degenerative arthritis, right shin splints, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disease with lumbar strain, right foot strain status post right foot surgery with metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085686
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