The Veteran's scars of the left axilla cyst removal and left fifth finger are rated at 10 percent disabling, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not have an area or areas of at least 12 square inches (77 sq. cm.) but less than 72 square inches (465 sq. cm.).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars are rated based on their size and instability, with the left axilla cyst removal scar and left fifth finger scar having a total area of 9.8 square centimeters, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- painful scars of left axilla cyst removal, left fifth finger scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2026
- Citation
- A26039745
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