The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's gunshot wound to Muscle Group XI of the left lower extremity, finding that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on muscle group severity.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional impairment warranting a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Group XI injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0110736
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a neurological examination to assess the nature and severity of his left foot-drop.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left leg disability was rated at 30% since March 25, 2016. The right hand disability has been rated at 10% since March 25, 2016.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's residuals of a Muscle Group XI injury, including right ankle loss of motion and compartmental syndrome, were initially evaluated as 20 percent disabling from September 13, 2002 until June 26, 2007. After that period, the disability was re-evaluated to 30 percent disabling. The Board found no evidence supporting a higher evaluation based on muscle or neurological symptoms.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a left calf injury impacting Muscle Group XI have been evaluated at 10 percent since January 1947. The current manifestations do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as they are consistent with moderate muscle impairment.
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