The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right foot, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right foot injury, Residuals of a left shoulder injury, Residuals of a right shoulder injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0431773
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is related to his military service.
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