The Veteran's left wrist disability, characterized by painful motion and weakness, is rated at a 10 percent since October 20, 1975 to April 8, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has limited grip strength and pain in his left wrist without limitation of motion or ankylosis. The Board found no basis for higher ratings based on orthopedic manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist injury, Painful motion, Weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20029212
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