The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a left arm GSW with damage to Muscle Group V, finding that the veteran's residuals are not more than severely disabling.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical evidence did not show any severe disability warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm gunshot wound, damage to Muscle Group V
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0510345
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