The VA determined that the veteran's left shoulder shrapnel fragment wound residuals did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to July 3, 1997 and under either old or new rating criteria after that date. The current evaluation remains at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on muscle injury severity as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel fragment wound
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2000
- Citation
- 0026569
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