The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including shell fragment wounds and PTSD, are rated at a combined 90 percent. The increased ratings for the forearm and wrist/hand conditions have been granted, leading to an overall rating of 90 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, when considered in conjunction with his educational background and work experience, are so extensive as to preclude substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of shell fragment wound of the left forearm, Residuals of shell fragment wound of the right forearm, wrist, and hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0103382
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- Denied
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- Denied
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