The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected pelvic injury residuals and TDIU based on all of his service-connected disabilities was denied. The current evaluation of 40 percent for the pelvic injury residuals is upheld.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any intervertebral disc disease or syndrome, and the veteran's disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the left pelvis and transverse process of L5 (pelvic injury residuals), Fracture of the right humerus, Fractures of the right second, third, fourth, and fifth metacarpals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0025344
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- Granted
The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the appellant's residuals of fractures of the right humerus, effective from December 10, 1991 and prior to November 20, 1996. The current condition is manifested by limitation of flexion to at most 70 degrees, medial tenderness, and a palpable mass, without limitation of extension or chronic forearm impairment.
- Denied
The VA determined that the veteran's right humerus fracture and associated conditions do not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar myositis, psychoneurosis and conversion hysteria, residuals of shrapnel wounds of the left thigh and pelvis with retained foreign bodies and scars, and residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right thigh and left leg. The veteran was also denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
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