The veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder region and muscle groups III, V, and VI, fracture of the humerus with retained fragments, and partial paralysis of humeral circumflex and musculocutaneous nerves are currently rated at 30 percent.,The veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the head with gutter type fracture of the parietal bone are currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The RO granted service connection for both conditions on February 7, 1962, which is the date of receipt of the veteran's original claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder region with injury to muscle groups III, V, and VI, fracture of the humerus with retained fragments, and partial paralysis of humeral circumflex and musculocutaneous nerves, Residuals of a gunshot wound to the head with gutter type fracture of the parietal bone
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2000
- Citation
- 0006691
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