The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected disabilities were denied. The VA determined that the current evaluations adequately compensate him for the residuals of his injuries.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the current evaluations provided adequate compensation for the veteran's service-connected conditions based on the recent examinations and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Compound comminuted fracture of the right (major) middle radius, Shell fragment wound of the left thigh, Muscle Group XIII, Shell fragment wound of the right buttock, Muscle Group XVII, Shell fragment wound of the right thigh, Muscle Group XIII, Shell fragment wound of the right thorax, Muscle Group XXI
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0610549
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- Remanded (sent back)
The case was remanded for further development and re-adjudication due to the need for additional medical clarification regarding the veteran's service-connected right thigh disability.
- Denied
The Board denied all the issues related to increased ratings for various conditions of the veteran's left leg and knee, including shell fragment wounds and neuropathy. The current evaluations are found to be appropriate based on the evidence showing no more than moderate impairment.
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