The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is now rated with a 10% rating for his right lower leg scar, and he has received special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the need for assistance in daily activities.
The deciding factor: New evidence was submitted that established the Veteran's current diagnoses of left ankle disorder and residuals of pneumonia and bronchitis. The Board found these claims were reopened as new and material evidence had been presented. For his right lower leg scar, the Board determined it to be painful, warranting a 10% rating under DC 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disorder, residuals of pneumonia and bronchitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19100750
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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