The veteran's right radius and ulna fracture residuals are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5213.,The veteran's left foot toe fractures have been rated at 20 percent since January 25, 2000. The current effective date for this rating is October 8, 2002.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical findings consistently show mild to moderate symptomatology of the left foot, which does not indicate or suggest severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Fractures of the right radius and ulna","status":"Fixed in full pronation"}, {"condition_name":"Fractures of toes of the left foot","status":"Moderately severe impairment"}, {"condition_name":"Scars on toes of the left foot","status":"Tender, but not deep or causing limited motion/function"}, {"condition_name":"Nasal fracture residuals","status":"50% bilateral obstruction from January 25, 2000 to October 7, 2002"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0609753
What this means for you
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