The Board has granted increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected left wrist fracture and compression fracture of T12 to L1, both rated at 20 percent. The veteran's conditions are manifested by pain, swelling, decreased motion, and additional functional impairment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran had significant limitations in range of motion and strength related to his left wrist fracture and compression fracture of T12 to L1, warranting a higher evaluation than the current 20 percent ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist fracture, Degenerative joint disease of the left wrist, Compression fracture of T12 to L1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0209964
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