The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's neurogenic bowel warranted a 30 percent rating, which was the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7332. For his left wrist scar, the VA examination did not show any instability or pain, thus preventing him from receiving an additional compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were rated based on their current manifestations and the applicable diagnostic codes without finding clear and unmistakable error in prior decisions.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic Bowel, Residuals of Shell Fragment Wound, Left Wrist Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1316720
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