The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected shell fragment wound residuals do not warrant an increased rating for any of his conditions, as they are currently evaluated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show muscle spasm on extreme forward bending or loss of lateral spine motion, unilateral in standing position. The range of motion measurements and clinical findings do not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of shell fragment wound, thoracic spine, Right thigh and knee, Left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0714035
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