The Veteran's shell fragment wounds, to include a superficial scar on the right distal leg and right thumb, were not manifested by any disabling effect(s) prior to January 26, 2022 that would not be considered in a rating provided under DCs 7800-7804. A separate 10 percent disability rating for shell fragment wounds, to include a superficial scar on the right distal leg and right thumb, is granted prior to January 26, 2022.,The Veteran's PTSD was increased from 50% to 70% effective December 23, 2021. The issue remains on appeal.
The deciding factor: There were no disabling effects of the Veteran's shell fragment wounds prior to January 26, 2022 that would not be considered in a rating provided under DCs 7800-7804.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wounds, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22059181
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What this means for you
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