The veteran's service-connected left leg injury, Muscle Groups XI and XII with FCCC of the tibia and multiple retained foreign bodies is rated at 30 percent.,From May 18, 2001 through March 31, 2004, the veteran was granted a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for shortening of the left leg, 2 centimeters, associated with his service-connected injury.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected left leg injury resulted in significant functional impairment and required prolonged hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Groups XI and XII with complete, compound and comminuted fracture (FCCC) of the tibia, Shortening of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0423571
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- Denied
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