The Veteran's service-connected right hand peripheral neuropathy and degenerative joint disease of the right wrist have been granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective June 28, 2012. The Board also found that he is not entitled to TDIU for the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy and degenerative joint disease of the right wrist have been rated based on their combined effect as a single disability under DCs 8514 (peripheral nerve damage, excluding amputation) and 5014-5263 (degenerative arthritis), respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, right hand, Degenerative joint disease of the right wrist (status post arthroscopy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2018
- Citation
- 1820779
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