The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, except for a 20 percent rating for limitation of pronation of left forearm from August 2, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity and manifestations of the Veteran's conditions during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of left forearm due to residuals, fracture left elbow, thoracic strain with arthritis, residuals, left wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25008042
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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