The Veteran's lower back strain disability is now rated at 20 percent effective July 9, 2009. The right wrist fracture residuals continue to be rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The October 2017 VA examination showed forward flexion limited after repeated use testing to 55 degrees, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture residuals, Lower back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18141351
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