The Board has determined that a compensable rating for residuals of the right shoulder injury is warranted since June 20, 2011. For left wrist fracture residuals, a compensatory disability rating of 20 percent is granted effective from June 20, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's right shoulder had limited motion and pain but no ankylosis or other severe impairment warranting higher ratings. For left wrist fracture residuals, the examination revealed limitation of dorsiflexion to less than 15 degrees and palmar flexion in line with the forearm, which meets the criteria for a compensatory disability rating of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right shoulder injury, Left wrist fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2014
- Citation
- 1442517
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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