The Board has granted service connection for a right wrist condition and an initial noncompensable rating for right ankle condition status post Achilles tendon repair. The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The November 2008 VA examiner opined that the scapholunate tear was more likely than not caused during his injury which was sustained while on active duty, establishing a nexus between an in-service injury and the current disability of right wrist sprain. The February 2005 VA examination showed no significant limitation or deformity for the right ankle condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Condition, Right Ankle Condition (Status Post Achilles Tendon Repair)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2009
- Citation
- 0946563
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What this means for you
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