The veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of right elbow and femur fractures were denied. The RO assigned a 20 percent rating for the right femur fracture, effective September 29, 1999.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of additional limitation of motion and nonunion of the femur.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Fracture, Right Femur Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0608649
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
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