The Veteran's left finger fracture is not rated compensably, as the disability does not meet criteria for amputation or limitation of motion.,Prior to April 13, 2016, a noncompensable rating was assigned for his right foot fracture due to moderate malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, he is rated at 10 percent for the same condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability prior to April 13, 2016, did not meet criteria for ankylosis, limitation of motion, malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, he is rated at 20 percent due to moderate impairment.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability prior to April 13, 2016, did not meet criteria for ankylosis, limitation of motion, malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, he is rated at 20 percent due to moderate impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left finger fracture does not warrant a compensable rating as it did not meet criteria for amputation or limitation of motion.,Prior to April 13, 2016, the right foot disability was rated at noncompensable due to moderate malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms did not meet criteria for limitation of motion.,The left shoulder disability prior to April 13, 2016, did not meet criteria for ankylosis, limitation of motion, malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms did not meet criteria for limitation of motion.,The left shoulder disability prior to April 13, 2016, did not meet criteria for ankylosis, limitation of motion, malunion or nonunion. After April 13, 2016, a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms did not meet criteria for limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Finger Fracture, Right Foot Disability (Metatarsal Bone), Clavicle Fracture of the Left Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18156036
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