The Veteran's residuals from a right hand shell fragment wound are rated at 30%, reflecting severe muscle damage, and he is not entitled to an increased rating.,The Veteran's right hand scar is currently rated at 10% due to pain. The current rating adequately addresses the disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has residuals from a shell fragment wound that resulted in healed fractures of the fourth and fifth metacarpals, which are rated under Diagnostic Code 5309 for Muscle Group IX injuries. Given the severity of the injury, a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's right hand scar is painful but stable, meeting the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a Right Hand Shell Fragment Wound with Healed Fractures, Right Hand Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1539408
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