The Board has determined that the veteran's left forearm/elbow disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent, as his flexion is limited to approximately 100 degrees and extension is within normal limits. The RO previously assigned a 20% rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's flexion was found to be limited to 40-80 degrees actively and 35-85 degrees passively, which does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent under Diagnostic Codes 5206, 5207, or 5208.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left forearm (minor), limitation of flexion, limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2003
- Citation
- 0333165
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