A 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion status-post remote distal right humerus fracture is granted effective October 13, 2020. Prior to this date, the disability did not result in painful flexion or limitation of flexion to less than 110 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA examination records consistently show flexion to at least 110 degrees without pain prior to October 13, 2020, and the Veteran reported generally painful motion during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Right humerus fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21006814
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