Lock In a Higher Scar Rating with Measured Photos Today

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Turn your scars into rating points with a 10-minute photo session today. Grab a ruler (or coin for scale), good lighting, and your phone. Take clear, timestamped photos of each service-related scar from two angles, then record length and width in inches/cm and whether it’s painful or reopens (unstable). Rename files “DateBody AreaSizePain/Unstable.” Upload them to your active claim on VA.gov under Evidence. This visual proof aligns with scar criteria and can bump ratings; if unsure how to upload, follow VA.gov instructions.

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