The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the residuals of a through and through gunshot wound to the right thigh, Muscle Groups XIV and XV. The scar of the right shoulder is rated at 10 percent, while the scar of the right leg does not meet criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of a through and through gunshot wound to the right thigh resulted in severe muscle impairment, which met the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5314. The scars were rated based on their current manifestations without additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar of the right shoulder, Scar of the right leg, Residuals of a through and through gunshot wound to the right thigh (Muscle Groups XIV and XV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0032151
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