The veteran's initial ratings for residuals of a shell fragment wound, varicose veins, and tender scars have been granted. The rating for the injury to the right common peroneal nerve remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed that the veteran had residual injuries from his service-connected shrapnel wounds, including varicose veins, a nerve injury, and tender scars, all of which warranted the assigned initial ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right posterior thigh, Varicose veins of the right leg, Injury to the right common peroneal nerve, Tender scars of the right posterior thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2002
- Citation
- 0203240
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