The Veteran's claim for increased ratings has been granted. He is now rated 40 percent disabled for complications from surgical damage to muscle group XIV of the right thigh, with a separate noncompensable rating for muscle group XVI and a compensable evaluation (10%) for a tender scar on his right thigh.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings have been increased based on the severity of his injuries as supported by medical evidence and VA examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Complications from surgical damage to muscle group XIV of the right thigh, Osteomyelitis of the right femur, Myositis ossificans in the right upper portion of the right leg, Right knee septic bursitis, suprapatellar pouch
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1048052
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