The Board granted an increased compensable evaluation to 10 percent for left forearm limitation of flexion but denied an increased disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for left forearm, s/p closed fracture residual of left distal and ulna bones with tendinitis, supination and pronation, impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left forearm exhibited painful limited motion in flexion to 105 degrees, meeting the criteria for a higher 10 percent evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.59, but did not meet the numerical criteria for a higher rating under DC 5206.
- Claimed conditions
- left forearm, s/p closed fracture residual of left distal and ulna bones with tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25035311
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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