The veteran's appeal was denied for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for residuals, left wrist fracture. Service connection for PTSD and a gunshot wound to the chest were also denied. The claim to reopen service connection for head injury, right ankle disorder, and back disorder was not granted due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current disability rating for his left wrist fracture is at its maximum allowable level under Diagnostic Code 5215 (limitation of dorsiflexion or palmar flexion), and thus cannot be increased. Service connection was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0300211
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What this means for you
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The Veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected left wrist fracture was denied by the Board. The highest schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5215 is 10 percent, which is the current evaluation.
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