The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his shell fragment wound to the right leg, finding that the residuals did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and medical records showed minimal limitation of motion and weakness in the right ankle and toes, which were considered reflective of no more than moderate overall muscle injury or disability.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound to the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0302237
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