The Veteran's initial higher staged ratings of 10 percent for right elbow dislocation and 30 percent for impairment of supination/pronation of the forearm were granted effective November 14, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on November 14, 2019 showed limited motion in the right elbow and forearm, which warranted a higher staged rating under DC 5206 for dislocation and DC 5213 for impairment of supination/pronation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Dislocation, Impairment of Supination/Pronation of Right Forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20081293
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- Granted
The Veteran's right elbow dislocation has been rated at 10 percent, the minimum compensable rating under VA's Rating Schedule.
- Granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
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