The veteran's service connection for residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left hip with retained foreign body is granted. The veteran's claims for increased evaluations in excess of 20 percent for residuals of gunshot wounds to the right shoulder and left buttock, as well as for a compensable rating for residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder, are also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records support the diagnosis of shell fragment injuries and gunshot wounds. The veteran's service connection is established based on the documented in-service injury and current clinical findings. The increased evaluations and compensable rating are granted as they align with the severity of the veteran's disabilities as evidenced by his medical history and examination results.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound to left hip with retained foreign body, gunshot wound right shoulder, gunshot wound left buttock, gunshot wound left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0521355
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
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