The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective March 1, 2009. The RO denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no objective evidence of a neurologic or nerve impairment in the right hand or wrist, which finding was supported by normal nerve conduction velocity test.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist arthrodesis, Degenerative joint disease of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1015946
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for degenerative joint disease of the right wrist, right shoulder, left elbow pain causing functional impairment, and right elbow have all been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on direct evidence linking them to active service.
- Denied
The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his combined disability rating does not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating, and there is no evidence that he is unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected right wrist CTS, DJD, and painful scars are currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the right wrist is being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for an updated examination.
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