The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a right forearm fracture was denied, as the evidence did not support an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability picture did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right forearm fracture, Status post total right knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0811816
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- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of the veteran's claims.
- Granted
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