The Board granted an initial maximum schedular disability rating of 30 percent for multiple keloids on the anterior chest, and separate ratings for injuries to Muscle Groups XV, XVI, and XVII associated with the Veteran's service-connected left hip and thigh disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding the severity of his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple keloids on the anterior chest, Left hip limited extension associated with contusion residuals, Residuals of left quadriceps contusion with impairment of the thigh, Injury to Muscle Group XV associated with the Veteran's service-connected left hip and thigh disabilities, Injury to Muscle Group XVI associated with the Veteran's service-connected left hip and thigh disabilities, Injury to Muscle Group XVII associated with the Veteran's service-connected left hip and thigh disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24031387
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.
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