The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and his umbilical hernia scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Board has determined that these ratings are appropriate based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations have shown no ankylosis or marked interference with earning capacity beyond what is contemplated by the current 10 percent rating assigned for right wrist strain, and the umbilical hernia scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist strain, degenerative changes in the right wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0947863
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome in the left upper extremity, and the Board has dismissed this case.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. Additional development is needed for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome, increased ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies, and obtaining a VA TERA opinion.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on multiple hand and wrist conditions has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve post traumatic mononeuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 40 percent effective July 23, 2019.
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