The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right forearm and left thigh shell fragment wounds, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no significant impairment of muscle function or nerve involvement in either arm or leg, with only subjective complaints of pain and weakness. The veteran's scars were noted to be painful but without additional functional loss due to flare-ups or repetitive motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Forearm Shell Fragment Wound, Left Thigh Shell Fragment Wound
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0801456
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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