The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for residuals of gunshot wound, chest with splenectomy; costochondritis; and chronic low back pain. The evidence did not support higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran had stable conditions without significant complications or functional impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gunshot wound, chest with splenectomy, costochondritis, chronic low back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2001
- Citation
- 0112439
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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