The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound to the back, including damage to Muscle Group XX. The claim for an increased rating for left knee disability other than a service-connected left knee scar was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The veteran's gunshot wound to the back resulted in residual muscle injury and chronic pain, warranting a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5320. The claim for an increased rating for his left knee disability other than the service-connected scar was remanded due to procedural issues.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound to the back, left knee scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0205409
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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