The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his shell fragment wound to the left heel, with fracture of the os calcis, was granted at 40%. The claim for a higher rating for his muscle injury to the right leg remains denied.
The deciding factor: The VA medical examination and private treatment records confirmed the veteran's complaints of pain in his lower extremities. However, the physical findings did not support a higher disability rating as he had no apparent bone, joint, or nerve damage, and his strength was only mildly affected.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ulna fracture, Shell fragment wound to left heel with fracture of os calcis, Shell fragment wound to lower right leg, Muscle Group XII
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2005
- Citation
- 0509148
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