The Veteran's left elbow disability, manifested by a joint fracture with marked varus or valgus deformity, is rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5209.
The deciding factor: The physical findings of the July 2013 DBQ show that the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5209 have been met due to intra-articular fracture (joint fracture) with marked varus or valgus deformity on left arm.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow (radial head) fracture, left olecranon bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1409844
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