The veteran's service-connected left wrist fracture was initially rated at 10 percent and later increased to 20 percent effective July 13, 1994. The current rating of 20 percent is maintained.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed mild incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve in the left hand, which corresponds to a 20 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8514 for complete paralysis of the musculospiral nerve (radial nerve).
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0314822
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to service connection and increased rating for various hand and wrist conditions. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal of claims by the Veteran.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left wrist range of motion during flare-ups and potential ankylosis.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left arm soft tissue injury, fracture of the left wrist, and ulnar neuropathy of the left upper extremity. The Veteran's claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, and his current conditions are not related to active service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not, singly or in combination, preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
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