The Board granted an increased evaluation of 20 percent for the Veteran's right and left wrist fracture residuals, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed that the Veteran had healed fractures in both wrists with associated degenerative changes. The range of motion tests showed limitations consistent with a 20 percent disability evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5215 for limitation of dorsiflexion/palmar flexion, and the examiner noted early degenerative arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture residuals, Left wrist fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1003436
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What this means for you
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