The Veteran's left wrist disability has been evaluated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent since September 2, 2003. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on the clinical evidence and the current range of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left wrist disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1001104
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are granted a 50 percent rating, while sinusitis and allergic rhinitis remain at their current ratings. Service connection is granted for GERD and left wrist strain.
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