The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 10 percent for limitation of motion, and a separate 20 percent rating has been granted for mild incomplete paralysis of the radial and median nerves.,The Veteran's service-connected right wrist fracture resulted in both functional impairment due to pain and weakness as well as neurological symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the diagnosis of mild incomplete paralysis of the right radial and median nerves, warranting a separate 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Codes 8514 and 8515.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1232974
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