The Veteran's shell fragment wound to Muscle Group V of the left upper extremity is already rated at its maximum, and there is no evidence that warrants an increase in his disability evaluation. The Board also finds that he does not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to February 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shell fragment wound has been evaluated as a severe muscle injury (30%) under Diagnostic Code 5305 since March 2004. The evidence of record does not demonstrate any additional impairment warranting an increase in his disability evaluation beyond the maximum schedular rating for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound to Muscle Group V, left upper extremity, left wrist arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1304267
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