The Board found that the current 10 percent evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna does not adequately reflect the severity of this disability, as evidenced by mild restriction of forearm pronation and supination, full forearm flexion and extension.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna were found to be manifest by mild restriction of forearm pronation and supination, without non-union, false movement or ankylosis. The current evaluation was deemed insufficient given these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left radius and ulna
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0201449
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran and his representative before a decision was made.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue for a videoconference hearing. The appellant's appeal remains pending and will be scheduled for a hearing.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations of his residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna with arthritis, as well as his radial neuropathy, were denied. His claim for TDIU was remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna do not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as there is no evidence showing nonunion with false movement or loss of bone substance. The current disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
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