The Veteran's left elbow fracture and T10 and L1 compression fractures have been rated at 10 percent since October 11, 2019. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted for the left elbow due to painful motion alone, but granted a 10 percent evaluation based on painful flexion. For the T10 and L1 compression fractures, the Veteran's disability has been rated at 10 percent since October 11, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left elbow fracture resulted in painful motion that met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5206. The T10 and L1 compression fractures did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of flexion or extension, as they were productive of forward flexion greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the left elbow radial head, T10 and L1 compression fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20071673
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The decision addresses the reduction of a 20 percent rating for right ankle injury to a 10 percent rating, which was improper and restored. The Board also remanded two issues: entitlement to a compensable evaluation for fracture of the left elbow radial head and entitlement to an increased evaluation for T10 and L1 compression fractures.
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