The veteran's claims for increased ratings for pterygium, fracture and residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna, and scars of the left elbow were denied as there is no evidence showing impairment warranting higher evaluations under VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support an evaluation in excess of the current ratings for these conditions based on the findings from recent VA examinations which did not show any limitation of motion or other functional impairment that would justify a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture and residuals of a fracture of the left radius and ulna, pterygium, scars of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2003
- Citation
- 0307045
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of pterygium to schedule a VA examination and obtain an adequate medical opinion.
- Denied
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