The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his shell fragment wounds to both thighs, finding that the current ratings of 10% were appropriate based on the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records did not show any additional impairment warranting a higher rating than the currently assigned 10% disability evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Shell fragment wound of the right thigh, Shell fragment wound of the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0126451
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, arthritis of the lower back, neuropathy of the left peroneal nerve, and a shell fragment wound of the left thigh, require him to have regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total schedular evaluation for PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional development of his vocational rehabilitation and Social Security Administration records.
- Denied
The Board denied the appellant's claims of entitlement to increased evaluation for his shell fragment wound of the right thigh, service connection for Crohn's Disease, and service connection for a right knee disorder. The rating for the right thigh disability remains at 30 percent.
- Denied
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