The veteran's right wrist ganglion cyst is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, and an increase to a higher rating was not supported by the evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right wrist disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code, including Code 5214 for ankylosis of the wrist.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist ganglion cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2008
- Citation
- 0810607
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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