The veteran's service-connected right wrist disabilities are currently rated at the maximum schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right wrist conditions do not meet criteria for a higher disability rating as they are already at their highest possible evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Status Post Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Release, Right Wrist, Carpometacarpal Arthritis of the Right Thumb, Laceration Scar, Right Wrist and Forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0500763
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