The VA has determined that the veteran's disabilities do not warrant a higher disability evaluation based on current symptomatology.,The VA has determined that the veteran's right foot disability does not warrant a higher disability evaluation based on current symptomatology.,The VA has determined that the veteran's left leg muscle group XI disability does not warrant a higher disability evaluation based on current symptomatology.,The VA has determined that the veteran's thigh, hip, and buttock disability does not warrant a higher disability evaluation based on current symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms are currently minimal, with no evidence of muscle spasm or loss of lateral spine motion. The disability is considered to be 'moderate' in nature.,There is no neurological involvement and the right foot has normal range of motion. The disability does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology.,The veteran's left leg muscles are functioning within normal limits, with small retained foreign bodies and muscle herniation. No evidence of loss of deep fascia or muscle substance is present.,The veteran's thigh, hip, and buttock area have well-healed scars but no significant functional impairment. The disability does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation based on current symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of shell fragment wounds to the left flank with contusion of the left kidney and retained foreign bodies with chronic lumbosacral strain, Residuals of shell fragment wounds to the right foot with retained foreign bodies, Residuals of shell fragment wounds to Muscle Group (MG) XI of the left leg, Residuals of shell fragment wounds to the left thigh, hip, and buttock
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0000666
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