The Veteran's service-connected right elbow and hip shell fragment wounds have been rated, with some adjustments to reflect the severity of his conditions. The ratings for the right elbow flexion and pronation residuals were granted at 20 percent each since October 3, 2018. The muscle residuals of the right forearm and hip shell fragment wounds are all rated at 30 percent or higher. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also granted effective August 29, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s service-connected conditions warranted the assigned ratings based on their severity as determined by VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Limitation of Flexion, Right Elbow Limitation of Pronation, Muscle Residuals of Right Forearm Shell Fragment Wound, Right Hip Limitation of Extension, Right Hip Limitation of Flexion, Right Hip Limitation of Abduction, Muscle Residuals of Right Hip and Pretibial Area Shell Fragment Wound
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21025223
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected right knee instability, right elbow limitation of flexion, and right elbow limitation of extension are being remanded due to inadequate examinations.
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