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Q753: I’ve been told I should put in a disability claim for scars I have on my right arm, got them from afterburner flaps while working on an F-4. How is a scar a disability?
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A1: If I am not mistaken it's the psychological effect. (AA) 7/4/21
A2: Scars are direct evidence of an injury. That injury, and/or the scars that resulted, can affect your quality of life, your ability to do things, or even your mental outlook, long after the incident. Since the injury happened on active duty, it should be service connected, and eligible for compensation. Go see your local Veterans Service Officer and file a claim. (DJ) 7/5/21
A3: Yes, you can be rated for scars attributed to your military service. Scars can be from and injury, burn, or surgery for a service connected disability. Scars are rated based on 38 CFR para 4.118-1. Normally the rating will be a zero percent. If they are on the face, the rating can be higher. If they are painful, the rating can be higher. I would file, at any rate. You won't know unless you try. (DS) 7/6/21