The Board has determined that the veteran is entitled to a 30 percent evaluation for his minor left humerus fracture with ulnar nerve entrapment from February 13, 1996 until July 2, 1997. For the period after July 2, 1997, he is not entitled to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left ulnar nerve entrapment improved post-surgery but still resulted in significant symptoms and atrophy of the hypothenar area of his hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the minor left humerus, Residuals of a left femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2001
- Citation
- 0117290
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