The Veteran was granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for left forearm ankylosis prior to February 9, 2024, and separate ratings under diagnostic codes 5206 and 5207 were denied. The increased rating for any left forearm condition after February 9, 2024, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's favorable ankylosis at an angle between 90 and 70 degrees prior to February 9, 2024, which satisfied a 30 percent rating under DC 5205. Separate ratings were not allowed as they would constitute impermissible pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- left forearm ankylosis, left upper extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25006255
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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