The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the service-connected right wrist fusion residuals, which was previously rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The right wrist fusion resulted in dorsiflexion of five degrees, falling into the category of 'any other position' warranting a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5214.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0638112
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU rating is being remanded for further development and consideration of whether an extraschedular TDIU rating should be granted prior to January 31, 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 40 percent, but not higher. The case has been remanded for further development regarding TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's right wrist conditions, and thus remands the case for further development.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, as he does not meet the percentage requirements under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).
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