The Board denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for the residuals of right wrist shell fragment wound, 30 percent for the residuals of right chest shell fragment wound, and 10 percent for left index finger scar. However, a rating of 30 percent was granted from June 26, 2018 to June 7, 2021 for right upper extremity nerve damage associated with shell fragment wounds.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the evidence of record and applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right wrist shell fragment wound, Residuals of right chest shell fragment wound, muscle group II, minor arm, Left index finger scar, Right upper extremity nerve damage associated with shell fragment wounds, Left upper extremity nerve damage associated with left index finger scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23001231
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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