The Veteran's shell fragment wound of the right lower extremity was found to not meet criteria for a higher evaluation prior to March 1, 2010 and after that date did not meet criteria for a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no more than moderate disability before March 1, 2010 and no more than moderately severe disability after March 1, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1103701
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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