The Veteran's right wrist disability, which includes a fracture and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has granted an increased rating to this level.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s right wrist disability was moderately severe since the date of his claim, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5307 for muscle injuries impacting the forearm and hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture, Degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19182023
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