The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected residuals of shell fragment wounds to his left leg and right knee, as well as bilateral pes planus. The current ratings are 20% each for the left leg and right knee conditions, and a 10% rating for bilateral pes planus.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examination confirmed that the veteran's symptoms have worsened since his last examinations, including persistent pain in both lower extremities, weakness of the knees, and cramping pain in the calves. These findings supported the need for increased ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus, Wound, Shell Fragment Wound, Left Leg with Injury to Muscle Group XII, Wound, Shell Fragment Wound, Right Knee with Injury to Muscle Group XIV
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0404167
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