The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a gunshot wound to the left thigh involving Muscle Group XV is granted, effective from January 28, 2000.,Effective dates are granted for service connection for residuals of a spinal cord injury and related disorders (neurogenic bladder disorder, neurogenic bowel disorder) on May 4, 2001.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's muscle injury affecting Muscle Group XV manifested in symptoms akin to severe disability since January 28, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Group XV injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic Bladder Disorder, Neurogenic Bowel Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18127706
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