The Veteran's service-connected right foot and left foot disabilities were not rated higher than the initial 10 percent assigned.,Initial noncompensable ratings for service-connected left foot and right ankle residual blister scars were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that either scar was at least 929 square centimeters in area, which is required for a compensable rating under DC 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot strain, Right foot strain, Left foot residual blister scar, Right ankle residual blister scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26021785
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