The Veteran's initial disability ratings for a fracture of the right wrist and ventricular tachycardia were denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for his right wrist disability, effective September 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of limitation of motion or arthritis in the right wrist that would warrant a higher initial rating prior to August 5, 2011. The Veteran's ventricular tachycardia is currently rated at 10 percent based on its severity and work capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1516300
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- Denied
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