The Veteran's right forearm and elbow flexion is not limited to 90 degrees or less, she does not have any limitation of extension, impairment of the flail joint, ulna, or radius, and no supination or pronation has been objectively confirmed. Therefore, her claim for a higher rating for residuals of a right forearm and elbow injury was granted at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that even considering her pain, the Veteran's right forearm and elbow flexion is not limited to 90 degrees or less; she also does not have any limitation of extension, impairment of the flail joint, ulna, or radius, and no supination or pronation has been objectively confirmed.
- Claimed conditions
- Right forearm and elbow injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1312202
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