The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral wrist condition and an increased rating for her scar of the left shoulder. The veteran did not have a current diagnosis of a wrist or hand disability, and the VA examination found no underlying medical condition that would support such a claim. For the scar of the left shoulder, the Board noted that the highest possible evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes was already assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a current disability for service connection purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral wrist condition, scar of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0308378
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