The Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome has not met the criteria for a higher rating, and his GSW residuals have not warranted a schedular rating in excess of 40 percent.,Throughout the appeal period, the Veteran's service-connected left thigh GSW residuals did not meet the criteria for any higher schedular ratings. The TDIU claim was also denied as his disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's post-phlebitic syndrome or left thigh GSW residuals warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-phlebitic syndrome, Residuals of a GSW to the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2018
- Citation
- 1816511
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