The Veteran's increased ratings for his service-connected left wrist disability and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted, with the left wrist disability rated at 70% from September 10, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had ankylosis of the left wrist in a neutral position, warranting a 70% rating under DC 5214.
- Claimed conditions
- Median mononeuropathy, Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1314021
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