Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332:reg:60:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L01332
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 60 (pt 6/6)
Character Range: 110138–110890

impairment rating for the right upper limb with any Other Impairment rating applicable to the right upper limb. Take the higher of these ratings.

 The final functional impairment rating obtained in Step 6 is to be compared with the impairment rating for that limb obtained in Step 7 (if any).

 The higher of the two ratings is then to be taken as the total final impairment rating for the right upper limb.

 If multiple accepted conditions are responsible for the impairment of an upper limb, the situation will be more complicated and may require applying Chapter 20 (Apportionment).

 If the veteran has received a rating from either Table 3.1.3 or Table 3.1.4 and also a rating from Table 3.1.5 the substeps below are to be followed.

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