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 granted, and he is now rated at 30 percent. The claim for a separate compensable rating for scar, left thigh remains pending.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's current level of disability warranted a 30 percent evaluation based on severe incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a shell fragment wound to the left thigh with partial paralysis of the anterior crural nerve, scar, left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2016
- Citation
- 1615414
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a more current VA examination of his scars.
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