The Veteran's right shoulder scars were granted service connection effective November 4, 2013. However, the claim for a compensable rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show underlying soft tissue damage or an area of at least 144 square inches (929 sq. cm) for the scars to warrant a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26006931
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- Denied
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- Denied
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