The Veteran's right wrist disability, characterized by ankylosis and degenerative arthritis, is currently rated at 50 percent. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.
The deciding factor: The May 2011 VA examination confirmed the presence of ankylosis with mild degenerative changes but did not find loss of use of the hand, which would be required to warrant a higher rating under DC 5125.
- Claimed conditions
- Status Post Right Wrist Disability with Metallic Plate, Right Wrist Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1226785
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