The Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound to the left leg, muscle group XI, is currently rated at 10 percent. The arthritis of the left lower extremity and right shoulder disability are also service connected but do not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals from his gunshot wound have been adequately addressed with a 10% evaluation based on moderate muscle injury, loss of gastrocsoleus substance, and mild neurologic deficit. The arthritis and right shoulder disability were found to be service connected but do not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a gunshot wound to the left leg, muscle group XI, Arthritis of the left lower extremity (secondary), Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1008192
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