The Board denied an increased rating for residuals of a gunshot wound to the left forearm and an initial compensable rating for scars of the left forearm.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's gunshot wound residuals or scars warranted a higher disability rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a gunshot wound to the left forearm, Scars of the left forearm (1.25 inch proximal scar, 0.5 inch distal scar)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909935
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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