The Board found that the August 20, 1946 decision reducing the rating for service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the right ankle from 50% to 40% effective October 14, 1946 did not contain clear and unmistakable error.
The deciding factor: The reduction was based on correct facts as they were known at that time and in accordance with existing law and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0512251
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