The veteran's claims for increased initial disability ratings were denied as the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left wrist condition, radial nerve palsy, and surgical scars did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the current medical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left wrist fracture, Radial nerve palsy of the left wrist, Surgical scar on the palmar aspect of the left wrist, Surgical scar on the dorsal aspect of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813309
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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