The veteran's service-connected shell fragment wounds of the right and left thighs have been rated at 10 percent each, but his claims for increased ratings were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not find any significant residual effects from the veteran's shrapnel injuries to his thighs, with no loss of power, weakness, or other impairment. The examiner opined that the veteran's complaints were more likely due to unrelated medical conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wounds of the right thigh, shell fragment wounds of the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0607134
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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