The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left hip and buttock do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 20 percent, as his symptoms are indicative of moderate injury. A separate additional 10 percent rating is granted for mild incomplete paralysis of the left sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of a gunshot wound to the left hip and buttock do not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the nature and severity of his symptoms, which are indicative of moderate injury rather than more severe disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Group XVII
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0300050
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The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a shell fragment wound to Muscle Group XVII was granted with an effective date of June 24, 1977. The Veteran had previously filed his original claim on that same day.
- Denied
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- Granted
The veteran's hypothetical entitlement to a total disability rating for the requisite period of time due to service-connected disabilities has been established, allowing for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.
- Denied
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