The Veteran's service-connected right thigh and left ankle shell fragment wounds have not been found to warrant evaluations in excess of the current ratings. The TDIU claim has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right thigh wound is rated as a moderately severe muscle injury (30%) with associated nerve damage, while his left ankle fracture and scar are rated based on moderate limitation of motion (10%). These evaluations do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Shell fragment wound of the right thigh, Paralysis of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, Shell fragment wound of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0912291
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to conflicting information regarding his address and the need for a rescheduled hearing. The issues of reopening service connection for TBI, as well as increased ratings for shell fragment wounds of the right calf and left ankle are also on hold until further notice.
- Denied
The Board denied the appellant's claims of entitlement to increased evaluation for his shell fragment wound of the right thigh, service connection for Crohn's Disease, and service connection for a right knee disorder. The rating for the right thigh disability remains at 30 percent.
- Denied
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating to 30 percent for PTSD and denied a compensable rating for the shell fragment wound of the right thigh.
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