The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right forearm disability and associated limitation of pronation were denied as the evidence did not show that his flexion was limited to 90 degrees or less, even considering pain, weakness, and flare-ups. The limitation of pronation also did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's right forearm flexion was not limited to 90 degrees at any time during the rating period, and his limitation of pronation was only to 28 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5206 or 5213.
- Claimed conditions
- status post crush injury and fracture to the right forearm with surgical repair, limitation of pronation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23001032
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