The Veteran's left wrist strain has been rated at 10 percent since November 9, 2008. The VA Board found that the evidence supports a higher rating of 30 percent for the entire period on appeal due to favorable ankylosis in 20 degrees to 30 degrees dorsiflexion.
The deciding factor: The October 2013 VA examination report established favorable ankylosis, which more closely approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5214 than limited motion under Diagnostic Code 5215.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Wrist Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1431607
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