The Board has granted a rating of 10 percent for the veteran's shrapnel wound, right thigh, Muscle Group XIV and traumatic degenerative arthritis of the left ankle. The veteran is not entitled to higher ratings as his muscle disability does not meet the criteria for a moderately severe injury under VA regulations, and his knee and hip have normal range of motion.
The deciding factor: The service medical records do not show prolonged infection or intermuscular scarring, which are necessary for a 'moderately severe' rating. The veteran's current complaints include pain and tenderness but no loss of deep fascia or muscle substance on palpation.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel wound, right thigh, traumatic degenerative arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0713805
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