The Board denied all claims, finding that residuals of a fracture of the left femur do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, residuals of a head injury with brain concussion, fracture of the right frontal bone, and residual anxiety do not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, and tinnitus does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support ratings in excess of those currently assigned for all issues.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left femur, residuals of a head injury with brain concussion, fracture of the right frontal bone, and residual anxiety, tinnitus of the right ear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0033763
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