The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a painful left knee scar is denied as the scars are not unstable or painful enough to warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination found that only one of the three left knee scars was painful, and none were unstable with frequent loss of covering skin. The total area covered by all three scars is 7.9 square centimeters, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful left knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009178
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