The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a left wrist injury was granted, with the effective date being April 29, 2010. The Veteran also had his claims for service connection for low back disability and right foot or ankle disability as well as tinnitus denied.
The deciding factor: The VA found that there is no x-ray evidence of arthritis in the left wrist prior to April 29, 2010, but MRI evidence was present. The Veteran's limitation of motion from palmar flexion and dorsiflexion met the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1321830
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left wrist disability, characterized by painful motion and weakness, is rated at a 10 percent since October 20, 1975 to April 8, 2010.
- Whole decision: Denied
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