The Board has determined that the veteran's right forearm fracture residuals warrant a 20 percent disability rating, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5206. The evidence does not show marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization due to this condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's range of motion for his right forearm was found to be limited, warranting a 20 percent disability rating based on the criteria set forth in Diagnostic Code 5206.
- Claimed conditions
- Right forearm fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0824154
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