The Veteran's shell fragment wound of the right hand is currently rated at 30 percent prior to July 24, 2012 and at 20 percent since then. The degenerative arthritis of the right hand is rated at 10 percent effective July 24, 2012.,Compensable ratings are not warranted for scars associated with the shell fragment wounds of the right and left wrists.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shell fragment wound of the right hand resulted in severe impairment of function of the fingers since July 24, 2012. Prior to that date, he had moderate functional limitation on flexion of the wrist.,Degenerative arthritis of the right hand was first shown on July 24, 2012 and is currently rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the right hand, degenerative arthritis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1506196
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