The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a gunshot wound to MG XVIII was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support findings consistent with a moderately severe disability, which is required for the next higher rating prior to May 16, 2017. For the period beginning May 16, 2017, the Veteran's disability more nearly approximated a moderately severe disability and was therefore granted a 20 percent rating. The claim for TDIU was not addressed as it is contingent on the denial of the rating claim.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings consistent with a moderately severe muscle injury prior to May 16, 2017, which would have warranted a higher rating than the current 10 percent. For the period beginning May 16, 2017, the Veteran's disability more nearly approximated a moderately severe muscle injury, warranting a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound to Muscle Group XVIII, left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1745935
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