The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's service-connected right wrist disability prior to May 2, 2002. The claim was also denied for ratings in excess of 30 and 40 percent from May 2, 2002, through May 28, 2004, and since May 29, 2004, respectively.
The deciding factor: The veteran's wrist disability was manifested by unfavorable ankylosis in any degree of palmar flexion or with ulnar or radial deviation since May 29, 2004, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2005
- Citation
- 0508714
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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