The veteran's claims for higher ratings for residuals of a left foot injury, right eyebrow scar, and right pelvis fracture were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disabilities were evaluated based on their current symptoms and findings from medical examinations. His conditions did not meet the requirements for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes in both the old and new VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot injury, right eyebrow scar, right pelvis fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0825326
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