The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in the rating decisions dated January 16, 1945, January 25, 1947, January 29, 1948 and August 12, 1960. The veteran's service-connected right wrist disability was rated at a combined 20 percent since December 30, 1944.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the medical records did not clearly and unmistakably establish the criteria for a higher rating under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gunshot wound to the right wrist, traumatic arthritis of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0206674
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