The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his left bicep tear is denied as he is already receiving the highest possible disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not reach a level that would warrant an increase beyond the current 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left bicep tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- A19003077
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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