The Veteran's right forearm injury, status-post surgical repair, is manifested by severe limitation of motion, loss of joint, instability, pain and stiffness. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating have been met.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed severe limitation of motion with pain in the Veteran's right wrist, which warranted a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5212.
- Claimed conditions
- right forearm injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0920177
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