The Board has determined that the veteran's current zero percent evaluation for his shell fragment wound of the left forearm and fracture of the left forearm is not supported by the evidence, as he retains full range of motion in his left arm without any functional limitation or scar issues.
The deciding factor: The February 1999 VA examination found no limitations in range of motion, no scars, and no functional loss due to pain or weakness. The veteran's complaints were related to the upper arm rather than the forearm where he has service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the left forearm, fracture of the left forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0019842
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