The Veteran's right wrist strain is rated as 10 percent disabling, effective January 3, 2003.,The Veteran's left lower eyelid scar and left index finger residuals are not service-connected.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no ankylosis or neurological deficits in the right wrist, which is consistent with a rating of 10 percent for the right wrist strain. The Veteran's complaints of pain were noted but did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on functional loss due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Strain, Left Lower Eyelid Scar, Left Index Finger Residuals (including scars)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1323440
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