The RO denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected disabilities of Muscle Groups XI and XV in the left leg, as well as his right shoulder disability. The current evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any additional functional limitations or complications that would warrant an increase in the ratings assigned to these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Group XI of left leg, Muscle Group XV of left leg, Right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0431861
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