The Veteran's right wrist disability was evaluated at a maximum of 30 percent since March 22, 2004. From June 3, 2009 to prior to June 28, 2012, the Veteran received a noncompensable evaluation for his peripheral neuropathy of the right hand. Since June 28, 2012, he has been rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is pending and will be adjudicated in conjunction with the other issues on appeal.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher evaluation for the right wrist disability or peripheral neuropathy of the right hand during any period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist arthroscopy with severely decreased range of motion, Peripheral neuropathy of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1321912
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