The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scar residuals of a shrapnel wound of the right leg and his initial noncompensable rating for residuals of an injury to the left index finger have been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for epicondylitis of the left elbow.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher evaluation for any of the conditions, as they are all currently evaluated based on their current manifestations and do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar residuals of a shrapnel wound of the right leg, Residuals of an injury to the left index finger, Epicondylitis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1239925
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- Granted
Service connection is granted for thrombosis of the left axillary and subclavian vein. The Board also finds that service connection is warranted for degenerative joint disease of the right ankle, left ankle, left shoulder, right shoulder, epicondylitis of the left elbow, epicondylitis of the right elbow, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine. Service connection was not granted for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, or left upper extremity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for tendonitis of the left ankle has been granted. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation regarding his epicondylitis of the left elbow.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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