The Veteran's left calf muscle disability, which is service-connected and secondary to a service-connected left knee condition, has been granted an initial 10 percent rating throughout the appeal period. The disability is characterized by atrophy of the left gastrocnemius muscle, pain-fatigue, and functional impairment caused by pain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left calf muscle disability is characterized by atrophy of the left gastrocnemius muscle, pain-fatigue, and functional impairment caused by pain. These symptoms are consistent with a moderate muscle injury as per VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left calf muscle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22019060
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Denied
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