The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right wrist fracture have been rated at the maximum disability level due to pain, weakness, and limitation of motion without ankylosis. A separate compensable rating for sensory polyneuropathy is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed that the Veteran's condition had worsened significantly, affecting his ability to perform activities of daily living, warranting a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Residuals of a Fracture of the Right Wrist with Arthritis, Deformity of Bone, and Weakness of Grip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1009366
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What this means for you
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