The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for residuals of a left wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis was denied. The initial rating of 10 percent from January 22, 2004 to May 2, 2005 is maintained as the evidence does not support an increase in disability level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residual disabilities have been rated based on limitation of motion and do not meet criteria for a higher rating due to pain or other functional loss. The medical evidence did not show any additional limitations that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0924270
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