The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the residuals of right elbow fracture beginning February 1, 2005. The veteran's disability is rated as arthritis with limitation of forearm extension.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in July 2007 showed that the veteran had limited range of motion and additional functional loss due to pain and weakness, warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2008
- Citation
- 0818448
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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