The Veteran's right forearm fracture residuals are currently rated at 30 percent for impairment of supination and pronation, with no compensable rating for limitation of extension. The current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right forearm fracture residuals do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to the nature and extent of his symptoms which are addressed by the existing 30 percent rating based on impairment of supination and pronation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Forearm Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 3, 2015
- Citation
- 1537868
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- Granted
The Veteran's right forearm disability has been granted a maximum rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The claim for service connection for GERD and left arm disorder is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for residuals of right forearm fracture with limited flexion, extension, and impairment in supination and pronation. The claims are currently under appellate review.
- Denied
The Veteran's right forearm and wrist disability, including median nerve neuropathy and anterior interosseous syndrome, is not considered to be due to VA carelessness or negligence.
- Denied
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