The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned for his right elbow olecranon spurs (major), and denied all other claims.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no more than moderate impairment of the left hand, which met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8516. The Veteran's right elbow condition was rated as noncompensable due to limitation of flexion and extension within normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- Status Post Left Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures with Residual Numbness of the Left Hand, Right Elbow Olecranon Spurs (Major), Right Achilles Tendonitis, Left Ankle Ligament Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1614611
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right Achilles tendonitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on the extent of range of motion during flare-ups and after repeated use over time.
- Denied
The Veteran's right Achilles tendonitis is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to limited range of motion. The claim for a temporary total evaluation based on treatment for service-connected right Achilles tendonitis is denied. The claim for a temporary total evaluation based on left ankle convalescence prior to October 25, 2020, and after February 1, 2021, is also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities have been rated at 10% since December 1, 2010. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 19, 2010.
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