The Veteran's service connection claim for left-sided sciatica is granted, and he is awarded a 10 percent initial rating for his left wrist ganglion cyst.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established as the Veteran's current left-sided sciatica had its onset during active service. For the left wrist ganglion cyst, the disability has been manifested by pain, weakness, loss of strength, and motion limited to less than 15 degrees dorsiflexion and palmar flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left-sided sciatica, Left wrist ganglion cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1104020
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of a left wrist ganglion cyst excision are rated at 10 percent, the minimum compensable rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited range of motion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for TDIU is moot due to the Veteran's 100% rating and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate. The left wrist ganglion cyst claim is remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Veteran's left wrist disability, including loss of use due to ankylosis and a ganglion cyst, is rated at 60 percent from March 26, 2019. The scar issue remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left wrist disability, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately compensates him for his symptoms and limitations.
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