The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings were denied. The Board found that the residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left arm did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and the scar on the left forearm was not productive of significant functional loss or impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of severe incomplete paralysis in the left arm or significant scars affecting function. The veteran's symptoms were noted as intermittent pain without objective findings of muscle weakness or other disabling conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- right arm weakness, residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left arm, scar of the left forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0705623
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus no further action will be taken on these claims.
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