The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 10 percent and denied for an increased rating. The claim for a TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or limitation of motion that would warrant a higher rating, and the Veteran could still perform his job despite his right wrist disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19187809
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right wrist fracture was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under VA regulations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for a determination on whether it is related to his presumed herbicide exposure or service-connected PTSD. The Board also granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 0 percent for residuals of a right wrist fracture, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Granted
For the period June 27, 2000 to May 10, 2005, the veteran's right wrist fracture was rated at 30 percent due to symptoms including pain and weakness.,Starting from May 11, 2005, a higher evaluation of greater than 30 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome associated with the right wrist fracture is warranted.
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