The veteran's muscle injury residuals of the left thigh are rated at 20 percent, and his right shoulder arthritis is also rated at 20 percent. The combined rating for the right elbow fracture remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The RO granted a 20 percent rating for right shoulder arthritis based on limitation of motion and pain, which was consistent with the veteran's claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle injury residuals of left thigh, Right shoulder arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0210225
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