The Veteran's right distal radius fracture residuals have been rated at 10 percent since July 1975. The most recent VA examination in August 2010 showed limited range of motion with no additional functional loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right wrist has a limited range of motion, but does not meet the criteria for ankylosis or malunion/nonunion of the radius, which would warrant higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5212 and 5214.
- Claimed conditions
- Right distal radius fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1238384
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right distal radius fracture residuals are rated at 70 percent from October 1, 2010. SMC based on loss of use of the right hand is granted effective June 24, 2010, and SMC at the housebound rate is granted effective February 3, 2012.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of right distal radius fracture is denied. Separate compensable ratings are granted for limitation of motion of the right index and long fingers associated with the right distal radius fracture.
- Denied
The Veteran's right wrist disability, including arthritis and incomplete paralysis of the median and ulnar nerves, is currently rated at 10 percent. The claim for an increased rating has been denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of bilateral distal radius fractures are rated at 10 percent each, and his left ear hearing loss is rated as 0 percent. The Board granted the increased evaluations for the bilateral wrist conditions but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and TDIU prior to March 31, 2011.
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