The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the residuals of a right ankle fracture warranted a 10 percent rating effective from August 10, 1994, but not in excess of this level after September 11, 1996. The Veteran's right thigh furuncle scar was also rated at 10 percent effective from February 21, 2007.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the grant of a higher rating for any of the conditions on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh, Residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left shoulder with scarring
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0937009
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities contribute to his employment handicap, allowing him to receive VR&E benefits.
- Partly granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, while his service-connected left thigh scar does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
- Denied
The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected gunshot wound residuals to both thighs, finding that the current 10 percent disability ratings adequately reflect the severity of his symptoms.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left thigh disability and service connection for a low back disability, finding that there was no direct or secondary service connection.
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