The Veteran's posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s posttraumatic arthritis does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation as it only results in limitation of motion to dorsiflexion no worse than 20 degrees and palmar flexion no worse than 30 degrees, which is within the range considered by DC 5010.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2013
- Citation
- 1310387
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20% prior to March 26, 2019 and at 30% thereafter. The rating for right knee degenerative joint disease, left knee degenerative joint disease, and posttraumatic arthritis of the left wrist are all denied. Bilateral tinea pedis and bilateral hearing loss do not warrant compensable ratings.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for left wrist posttraumatic arthritis has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of this issue.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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