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bern381

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How are the percentages calculated for bilateral injuries? I have read about it under 38CFR. However, it just isn't clicking. If I had 20% for my right shoulder and 20% for the left shoulder is 10% added to that? VA math is confusing.

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I got 10% for both arm and legs and I don't think I got the benefit of any bilateral factor. I got 70% plus five 10% ratings(plus bilateral factor) and it was equal to 80%.

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bern,

10% of the combined value according to the combined ratings table is added to the two percentages. For example, in your senario 20% + 20% = 36%, so 3.6% is added to 36%. 36% + 3.6% = 39.6% rounded to 40%.

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