The Board found that the veteran's right arm and right foot disabilities do not warrant higher ratings based on their current manifestations, as they are currently rated at 10 percent for each condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show significant limitation of motion or symptoms beyond what is contemplated by the current 10 percent ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Arm Fracture, Right Foot Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0634168
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