The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been granted. The right wrist fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent, the right ankle injury with traumatic arthritis is rated at 30 percent, service connection for a lumbar spine disability was established on January 8, 2008, the 30% rating for the right ankle injury was effective December 18, 2006, and TDIU became effective January 8, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated based on their current severity as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist fracture residuals, right ankle injury with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1322136
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