The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 0 percent for residuals of a right wrist fracture, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The objective clinical findings did not show findings warranting a higher 10 percent rating under either DC 5211 or 5215 due to normal range of motion in the right wrist.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0629614
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right wrist fracture was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA regulations.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
For the period June 27, 2000 to May 10, 2005, the veteran's right wrist fracture was rated at 30 percent due to symptoms including pain and weakness.,Starting from May 11, 2005, a higher evaluation of greater than 30 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome associated with the right wrist fracture is warranted.
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