The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected left wrist strain was denied as the evidence did not support an increase in the current 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed no significant functional loss or additional limitation of motion due to pain, weakness, instability, or other symptoms. The Veteran's employment and daily activities were only mildly impacted by his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1142625
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