The Veteran's left upper extremity, left lower extremity, and right upper extremity shell fragment wound residuals have been granted increased ratings. The TDIU claim is also remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings were used to determine the appropriate disability ratings for the Veteran’s shell fragment wound residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuropathy of the radial nerve of the left upper extremity, Neuropathy of the median nerve of the left upper extremity, Neuropathy of the ulnar nerve of the left upper extremity, Neuropathy of the sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity, Residual arthritis in the right hand and elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20043037
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