The veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected right wrist, left elbow, and left pelvic fractures have been denied. The RO has assigned the highest possible rating of 10 percent for each condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the veteran's conditions did not warrant a higher rating based on their current manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of left elbow fracture, Residuals of left pelvic fracture, Residuals of right wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2004
- Citation
- 0409396
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