The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's gunshot wound residuals, finding that his condition does not warrant a higher evaluation than the current 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe muscle injury or other criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound of the left thigh, arthritis of the left leg and knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2001
- Citation
- 0104769
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine whether the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities and if so, whether he is substantially confined to his dwelling and immediate premises.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh are currently rated at 10 percent, and his TDIU claim is also granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine his eligibility for specially adapted housing.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the criteria were not met for higher ratings or earlier effective dates.
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