The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support a compensable evaluation or an earlier effective date.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show that the scars were manifested by areas of 929 cm² or greater, nor was there any other disabling effect warranting a higher rating. For the effective date claim, no formal or informal claim for service connection was received within one year of discharge.

Claimed conditions

scars of the right lower extremity, scars of the left lower extremity, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (femoral nerve)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 14, 2025

Citation

A25088472

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