The Board denied increased evaluations for a laceration scar of the left leg and residuals of a fracture of the right humerus, finding that the evidence did not meet criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating schedules.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disabilities were evaluated based on their current symptoms and findings, with no indication of service connection through presumptions or secondary theories. The evaluations assigned were found to be appropriate given the severity of the disabilities as currently manifested.
- Claimed conditions
- laceration scar of the left leg, fracture of the right humerus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2001
- Citation
- 0112712
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