The Veteran's right wrist CTS and left metatarsal fracture disabilities were granted increased ratings, with the right wrist rating remaining at 30 percent. The scar associated with her right wrist surgery was also granted a non-compensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions met the criteria for the assigned ratings based on medical evidence and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- CTS of the right wrist, Fracture of the left 4th metatarsal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2013
- Citation
- 1317727
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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