The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of shell fragment wound, right leg, was denied as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were primarily manifested by pain, stiffness, swelling, and some limitation of flexion of the right leg. The Board found that these symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of shell fragment wound, right leg, muscle group XII, Old healed fracture middle third shaft of tibia, Numerous retained particles, Arthritis of the right knee and ankle, Peripheral neuropathy, Multiple scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0902963
What this means for you
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