The Board has determined that the reduction of the schedular disability rating for the service-connected left elbow fracture from 20% to 10%, effective March 1, 2002, was proper.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in August 2001 demonstrated a clear improvement in the service-connected left elbow condition, with no additional limitation of motion due to pain or functional impairment compared to the right side.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2004
- Citation
- 0411950
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of March 13, 2003, for the award of service connection for bilateral elbow and left shoulder disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and/or secure substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left elbow disability was denied as the current level of disability does not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left elbow fracture is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records and arrange for a VA examination.
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