The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The left wrist disability is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and scars of the left wrist are also rated at the maximum schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s disabilities have reached their maximum schedular ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis, Scars of the left wrist, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, Fracture to the right long finger, distal phalanx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181719
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist is related to an in-service injury, and thus service connection is granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the left wrist is granted a 10 percent rating, but no higher. The scars of the left wrist and palm are rated at 10 percent.
- Partly granted
The veteran was granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, and denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left shoulder strain. The claim for an increased evaluation for right carpal tunnel syndrome was not decided.
- Denied
The Board denied the appellant's claims for higher initial ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome of both wrists and service connection for bilateral heel pain, degenerative joint disease of the left index finger, and bilateral hearing loss.
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