The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of gunshot wound to the right lower extremity was denied, and his initial compensable disability rating for bilateral trench foot was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the GSW due to lack of severe impairment, while the trench foot met criteria for a 20% rating based on symptoms including arthralgia, numbness, cold sensitivity, and tissue loss.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gunshot wound (GSW) of the right lower extremity, bilateral trench foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19131832
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