The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left thigh with partial paralysis of the anterior crural nerve was denied. The uniform 20 percent rating is proper as his symptoms have approximated at most moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records consistently indicated that the Veteran's symptoms were consistent with mild, moderate or complete paralysis of the anterior crural nerve, which warranted a 20 percent evaluation under DC 8526.
- Claimed conditions
- shrapnel fragment wound, partial paralysis of the anterior crural nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2013
- Citation
- 1300693
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