The Veteran's disability rating for residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right thigh, Muscle Groups XIII and XV was increased to 40 percent effective from October 29, 1998.
The deciding factor: Severe limitation of motion, especially during periods of flare-up when no motion is possible; and severe pain over the right thigh area, posterior aspect, almost daily, lasting the entire day were considered in granting a 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0909583
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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