The veteran's left arm muscle disability is rated at 10 percent prior to March 9, 2006 and at 20 percent after that date.,The veteran's abdomen scar was initially rated as non-compensable but has been increased to 10 percent since March 9, 2006. The right hand scars have not yet received a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left arm muscle disability is characterized by moderate impairment with slight atrophy and deformity of the bicep, which resulted in some weakness during flexion and supination.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Arm Muscle Disability, Left Abdomen Scar, Right Hand Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0738808
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