The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hand injury, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, and pelvic fracture of the right side were denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing ankylosis or significant limitation of motion in any fingers other than the long finger which shows favorable ankylosis. The Veteran's right ring finger also has limited range of motion, but not to the extent required for ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a Right Hand Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Right Wrist, Pelvis Fracture of the Right Side
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0921870
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