The Veteran's service connection for residuals of a low back injury, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, was granted. A 10% rating was granted for the healed left proximal radial head fracture prior to March 10, 2020.,A denial was issued for a higher rating for the healed left proximal radial head fracture beginning March 10, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a low back injury, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, is supported by credible testimony and medical records indicating that his condition began in service. The VA examiner found the condition less likely caused by service due to lapses in treatment.,For the healed left proximal radial head fracture, the Veteran's symptoms were characterized by noncompensable limitation of motion with painful motion for the entire period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the spine, healed left proximal radial head fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21024186
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