The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right wrist fracture, as there is no evidence of ankylosis and the current 10% rating is the maximum available for limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for ankylosis or any other basis to warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0635040
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of chronic sinusitis, residuals of a right wrist fracture, and post-concussion syndrome (including chronic headaches) due to procedural errors in the prior rating decisions. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations and provide adequate opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, including those for his right wrist fracture, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.
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