The Veteran's left calf laceration residuals with posterior tibial nerve impairment are granted a 30 percent rating. Service connection for hepatitis C and vasculitis is denied, but the Veteran is granted TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the grant of a higher rating for left calf laceration residuals with posterior tibial nerve impairment affecting propulsion of the foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Left calf laceration residuals with posterior tibial nerve impairment affecting propulsion of the foot, Vasculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21040453
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