The Board has granted service connection for a through and through gunshot wound of the right thigh. The claim for an initial compensable rating for right thigh scars was denied, as were claims for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (subthreshold PTSD) and major depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The appellant's service-connected psychiatric disability did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating due to his symptoms being consistent with those associated with a 30 percent rating, which included mild memory loss, depressed mood, anxiety, and chronic sleep impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- through and through gunshot wound of the right thigh, right thigh scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20049491
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- Partly granted
The veteran is granted a 10% rating for right thigh scars. The appeal for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with spinal fusion is dismissed. The issues of increased rating for the right thigh condition and TDIU are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ needs to obtain the Veteran's Social Security Administration records, including all disability determinations and associated medical records.
- Denied
The Veteran's scars have been evaluated under the criteria prior to October 23, 2008. The Board has determined that he is not entitled to a compensable rating based on his scars due to insufficient area or lack of limitation of motion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
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