The Veteran's residuals of a left forearm fracture are currently rated at 10 percent, effective from November 1, 2004. The fascial herniation bulge and left wrist strain have both been rated as 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed no more than moderate limitation of motion in the left forearm and wrist, which is consistent with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 5213 (forearm) and 5215 (wrist).
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Left Forearm Fracture, Fascial Herniation Bulge, Left Forearm, Left Wrist Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1735652
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