The veteran's right upper extremity disability, specifically the arm with a history of gunshot wound and fracture, is currently rated at 40 percent. The rating has been maintained despite recent findings indicating limited forearm flexion.
The deciding factor: Recent VA examination revealed limitation of right forearm flexion to 81 degrees from March 2, 2004, which meets the criteria for a separate 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5206.
- Claimed conditions
- gun shot wound, fracture of the right forearm and elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2004
- Citation
- 0430868
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