The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 10 percent from August 1, 2007 to October 22, 2008 and in excess of 20 percent from October 23, 2008.,The Veteran's left ankle disability was rated at 10 percent from August 1, 2007 to October 22, 2008 and increased to 20 percent from October 23, 2008. The rating decision did not specify the effective date.,The Veteran's right wrist disability was rated at 10 percent. No specific effective date is provided in the decision summary.,The Veteran's left ulnar nerve laceration was rated at 10 percent. No specific effective date is provided in the decision summary.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not support a higher rating for the cervical spine disability based on limitation of motion or separate ratings for scars.,The left ankle disability showed marked limitation of motion from October 23, 2008. The Veteran's complaints were taken into account.,The right wrist disability was rated at 10 percent as there was no other adverse symptomatology except pain and limitation of motion.,The left ulnar nerve laceration did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or separate ratings for scars.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Left Ankle Disability, Right Wrist Disability, Left Ulnar Nerve Laceration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1202993
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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