The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her service-connected left wrist sprain was denied by the Board. The current rating of 10 percent is considered appropriate based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s disability picture does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher schedular rating under any applicable diagnostic code, as she already receives the maximum available rating based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- left wrist sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19127064
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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