The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a fracture of the proximal radial head of the right elbow, other than neurological residuals, was denied. However, his claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for neurological residuals of a fracture of the proximal radial head of the right elbow was granted with a 10% rating effective April 28, 2008.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show flexion limited to 100 degrees or extension limited to 45 degrees, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5206 and 5207 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the proximal radial head of the right elbow, neurological residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1043466
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