The Board has granted a combined evaluation of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals, with each disability rated at 30 percent. The decision is based on the need for an above-the-knee amputation to address the Veteran’s gunshot wounds.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence indicates that an above-the-knee amputation would be necessary to fully address the Veteran's service-connected gunshot wound residuals of his right leg and foot, necessitating a combined rating up to 60 percent under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound residuals of the right leg (muscle groups XI and XII), gunshot wound residuals of the right foot (muscle group X)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18124078
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The Veteran's case is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and supplemental opinion regarding his gunshot wound residuals of the right leg and foot.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran seeks a higher combined rating for his service-connected gunshot wound residuals of the right leg and right foot, but the Board has remanded the case to clarify at what level an amputation would fully address these injuries.
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- Denied
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