The VA has granted a temporary evaluation of 100 percent for the service-connected residuals of a right wrist fracture due to convalescence, and then reassigned an evaluation of 10 percent effective October 1, 2006. The veteran's disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's right wrist fracture and osteoarthritis do not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of favorable ankylosis in 20-30 degrees dorsiflexion, which would warrant a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5214 or 5215.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture, Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0808358
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