The Veteran's right elbow flexion contracture is rated at 30 percent, and his limitation of pronation and supination is granted. The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent but not higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right elbow flexion contracture was found to be limited to 70 degrees in flexion, which corresponds to a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5206. His limitation of pronation and supination is granted as it meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5213.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Flexion Contracture, Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145290
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